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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,514.40, 1,345,877.68 and 336,155.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,514.40, 1,345,877.68 and 336,155.20 is: 504,085.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,514.40 : 1,345,877.68 = 336,155.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,514.40/1,345,877.68 = 336,155.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,514.40x = 1,345,877.68 × 336,155.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,514.40x = 452,423,780,695.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,423,780,695.94/897,514.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,085.26

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