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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,431.20, 1,346,802.90 and 597,812.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,431.20, 1,346,802.90 and 597,812.20 is: 897,155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,431.20 : 1,346,802.90 = 597,812.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,431.20/1,346,802.90 = 597,812.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,431.20x = 1,346,802.90 × 597,812.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,431.20x = 805,135,204,615.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,135,204,615.38/897,431.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,155.35

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