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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,428.80, 1,346,143.20 and 328,808.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,428.80, 1,346,143.20 and 328,808.80 is: 493,213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,428.80 : 1,346,143.20 = 328,808.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,428.80/1,346,143.20 = 328,808.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,428.80x = 1,346,143.20 × 328,808.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,428.80x = 442,623,730,220.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,623,730,220.16/897,428.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,213.20

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