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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,659.44, 1,345,325.78 and 364,561.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,659.44, 1,345,325.78 and 364,561.18 is: 546,369.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,659.44 : 1,345,325.78 = 364,561.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,659.44/1,345,325.78 = 364,561.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,659.44x = 1,345,325.78 × 364,561.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,659.44x = 490,453,553,841.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,453,553,841.22/897,659.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,369.29

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