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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,377.95, 1,346,321.31 and 365,280.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,377.95, 1,346,321.31 and 365,280.85 is: 548,024.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,377.95 : 1,346,321.31 = 365,280.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,377.95/1,346,321.31 = 365,280.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,377.95x = 1,346,321.31 × 365,280.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,377.95x = 491,785,392,489.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,785,392,489.91/897,377.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,024.82

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