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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,552.14, 1,346,317.52 and 257,871.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,552.14, 1,346,317.52 and 257,871.64 is: 386,804.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,552.14 : 1,346,317.52 = 257,871.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,552.14/1,346,317.52 = 257,871.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,552.14x = 1,346,317.52 × 257,871.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,552.14x = 347,177,106,843.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,177,106,843.13/897,552.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,804.39

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