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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,382.95, 1,346,328.81 and 365,285.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,382.95, 1,346,328.81 and 365,285.85 is: 548,032.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,382.95 : 1,346,328.81 = 365,285.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,382.95/1,346,328.81 = 365,285.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,382.95x = 1,346,328.81 × 365,285.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,382.95x = 491,794,863,740.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,794,863,740.34/897,382.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,032.32

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