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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,556.16, 1,346,323.52 and 257,875.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,556.16, 1,346,323.52 and 257,875.64 is: 386,810.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,556.16 : 1,346,323.52 = 257,875.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,556.16/1,346,323.52 = 257,875.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,556.16x = 1,346,323.52 × 257,875.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,556.16x = 347,184,039,367.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,184,039,367.05/897,556.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,810.38

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