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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,383.71, 1,345,728.68 and 350,208.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,383.71, 1,345,728.68 and 350,208.46 is: 525,177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,383.71 : 1,345,728.68 = 350,208.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,383.71/1,345,728.68 = 350,208.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,383.71x = 1,345,728.68 × 350,208.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,383.71x = 471,285,560,120.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,285,560,120.95/897,383.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,177.31

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