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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,431.80, 1,346,147.70 and 328,811.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,431.80, 1,346,147.70 and 328,811.80 is: 493,217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,431.80 : 1,346,147.70 = 328,811.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,431.80/1,346,147.70 = 328,811.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,431.80x = 1,346,147.70 × 328,811.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,431.80x = 442,629,248,302.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,629,248,302.86/897,431.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,217.70

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