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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,818.96, 1,346,942.28 and 336,858.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,818.96, 1,346,942.28 and 336,858.32 is: 505,367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,818.96 : 1,346,942.28 = 336,858.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,818.96/1,346,942.28 = 336,858.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,818.96x = 1,346,942.28 × 336,858.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,818.96x = 453,728,713,577.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,728,713,577.77/897,818.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,367.71

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