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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,453.57, 1,346,192.16 and 298,414.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,453.57, 1,346,192.16 and 298,414.78 is: 447,626.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,453.57 : 1,346,192.16 = 298,414.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,453.57/1,346,192.16 = 298,414.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,453.57x = 1,346,192.16 × 298,414.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,453.57x = 401,723,640,351.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,723,640,351.92/897,453.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,626.10

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