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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,459.80, 1,346,189.70 and 328,839.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,459.80, 1,346,189.70 and 328,839.80 is: 493,259.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,459.80 : 1,346,189.70 = 328,839.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,459.80/1,346,189.70 = 328,839.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,459.80x = 1,346,189.70 × 328,839.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,459.80x = 442,680,751,710.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,680,751,710.06/897,459.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,259.70

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