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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,435.20, 1,346,808.90 and 597,816.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,435.20, 1,346,808.90 and 597,816.20 is: 897,161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,435.20 : 1,346,808.90 = 597,816.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,435.20/1,346,808.90 = 597,816.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,435.20x = 1,346,808.90 × 597,816.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,435.20x = 805,144,178,724.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,144,178,724.18/897,435.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,161.35

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