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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,379.48, 1,346,955.98 and 392,289.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,379.48, 1,346,955.98 and 392,289.09 is: 588,821.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,379.48 : 1,346,955.98 = 392,289.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,379.48/1,346,955.98 = 392,289.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,379.48x = 1,346,955.98 × 392,289.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,379.48x = 528,396,133,702.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,396,133,702.81/897,379.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,821.28

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