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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,539.16, 1,345,958.82 and 336,267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,539.16, 1,345,958.82 and 336,267.48 is: 504,270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,539.16 : 1,345,958.82 = 336,267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,539.16/1,345,958.82 = 336,267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,539.16x = 1,345,958.82 × 336,267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,539.16x = 452,602,180,585.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,602,180,585.17/897,539.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,270.12

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