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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,476.32, 1,346,033.40 and 328,663.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,476.32, 1,346,033.40 and 328,663.25 is: 492,928.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,476.32 : 1,346,033.40 = 328,663.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,476.32/1,346,033.40 = 328,663.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,476.32x = 1,346,033.40 × 328,663.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,476.32x = 442,391,711,852.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,391,711,852.55/897,476.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,928.56

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