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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,441.92, 1,346,174.60 and 298,403.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,441.92, 1,346,174.60 and 298,403.08 is: 447,608.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,441.92 : 1,346,174.60 = 298,403.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,441.92/1,346,174.60 = 298,403.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,441.92x = 1,346,174.60 × 298,403.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,441.92x = 401,702,646,857.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,702,646,857.77/897,441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,608.52

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