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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,441.62, 1,346,174.13 and 298,402.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,441.62, 1,346,174.13 and 298,402.77 is: 447,608.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,441.62 : 1,346,174.13 = 298,402.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,441.62/1,346,174.13 = 298,402.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,441.62x = 1,346,174.13 × 298,402.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,441.62x = 401,702,095,461.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,702,095,461.50/897,441.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,608.05

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