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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,437.34, 1,346,167.74 and 298,398.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,437.34, 1,346,167.74 and 298,398.49 is: 447,601.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,437.34 : 1,346,167.74 = 298,398.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,437.34/1,346,167.74 = 298,398.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,437.34x = 1,346,167.74 × 298,398.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,437.34x = 401,694,421,466.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,694,421,466.43/897,437.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,601.63

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