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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,534.24, 1,345,267.80 and 364,470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,534.24, 1,345,267.80 and 364,470 is: 546,285.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,534.24 : 1,345,267.80 = 364,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,534.24/1,345,267.80 = 364,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,534.24x = 1,345,267.80 × 364,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,534.24x = 490,309,755,066
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,309,755,066/897,534.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,285.29

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