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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,525.34, 1,345,995.66 and 298,325.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,525.34, 1,345,995.66 and 298,325.58 is: 447,391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,525.34 : 1,345,995.66 = 298,325.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,525.34/1,345,995.66 = 298,325.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,525.34x = 1,345,995.66 × 298,325.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,525.34x = 401,544,935,946.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,544,935,946.98/897,525.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,391.20

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