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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,651.36, 1,346,465.52 and 257,970.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,651.36, 1,346,465.52 and 257,970.24 is: 386,952.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,651.36 : 1,346,465.52 = 257,970.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,651.36/1,346,465.52 = 257,970.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,651.36x = 1,346,465.52 × 257,970.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,651.36x = 347,348,033,346.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,348,033,346.13/897,651.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,952.05

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