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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,774.30, 1,346,212.98 and 298,525.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,774.30, 1,346,212.98 and 298,525.32 is: 447,638.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,774.30 : 1,346,212.98 = 298,525.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,774.30/1,346,212.98 = 298,525.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,774.30x = 1,346,212.98 × 298,525.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,774.30x = 401,878,660,642.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,878,660,642.65/897,774.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,638.86

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