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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,833.66, 1,346,773.71 and 258,111.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,833.66, 1,346,773.71 and 258,111.54 is: 387,173.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,833.66 : 1,346,773.71 = 258,111.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,833.66/1,346,773.71 = 258,111.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,833.66x = 1,346,773.71 × 258,111.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,833.66x = 347,617,836,319.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,617,836,319.61/897,833.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,173.99

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