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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,536.88, 1,346,294.70 and 257,856.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,536.88, 1,346,294.70 and 257,856.12 is: 386,781.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,536.88 : 1,346,294.70 = 257,856.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,536.88/1,346,294.70 = 257,856.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,536.88x = 1,346,294.70 × 257,856.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,536.88x = 347,150,327,718.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,150,327,718.56/897,536.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,781.13

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