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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,412.12, 1,344,995.61 and 448,258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,412.12, 1,344,995.61 and 448,258.36 is: 671,826.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,412.12 : 1,344,995.61 = 448,258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,412.12/1,344,995.61 = 448,258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,412.12x = 1,344,995.61 × 448,258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,412.12x = 602,905,526,345.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,905,526,345.80/897,412.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,826.82

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