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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,817.96, 1,346,940.78 and 336,857.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,817.96, 1,346,940.78 and 336,857.32 is: 505,366.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,817.96 : 1,346,940.78 = 336,857.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,817.96/1,346,940.78 = 336,857.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,817.96x = 1,346,940.78 × 336,857.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,817.96x = 453,726,861,349.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,726,861,349.51/897,817.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,366.21

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