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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,526.28, 1,346,542.76 and 365,429.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,526.28, 1,346,542.76 and 365,429.18 is: 548,246.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,526.28 : 1,346,542.76 = 365,429.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,526.28/1,346,542.76 = 365,429.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,526.28x = 1,346,542.76 × 365,429.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,526.28x = 492,066,018,160.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,066,018,160.95/897,526.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,246.92

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