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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,817.46, 1,346,940.03 and 336,856.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,817.46, 1,346,940.03 and 336,856.82 is: 505,365.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,817.46 : 1,346,940.03 = 336,856.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,817.46/1,346,940.03 = 336,856.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,817.46x = 1,346,940.03 × 336,856.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,817.46x = 453,725,935,236.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,725,935,236.51/897,817.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,365.46

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