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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,368.52, 1,346,313.47 and 290,143.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,368.52, 1,346,313.47 and 290,143.92 is: 435,300.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,368.52 : 1,346,313.47 = 290,143.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,368.52/1,346,313.47 = 290,143.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,368.52x = 1,346,313.47 × 290,143.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,368.52x = 390,624,666,283.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,624,666,283.88/897,368.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,300.17

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