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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,740.46, 1,345,486.41 and 448,587.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,740.46, 1,345,486.41 and 448,587.36 is: 672,319.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,740.46 : 1,345,486.41 = 448,587.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,740.46/1,345,486.41 = 448,587.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,740.46x = 1,345,486.41 × 448,587.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,740.46x = 603,568,196,577.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,568,196,577.78/897,740.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,319.25

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