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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,458.80, 1,346,188.20 and 328,838.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,458.80, 1,346,188.20 and 328,838.80 is: 493,258.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,458.80 : 1,346,188.20 = 328,838.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,458.80/1,346,188.20 = 328,838.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,458.80x = 1,346,188.20 × 328,838.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,458.80x = 442,678,912,262.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,678,912,262.16/897,458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,258.20

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