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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,835.16, 1,346,775.96 and 258,113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,835.16, 1,346,775.96 and 258,113.04 is: 387,176.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,835.16 : 1,346,775.96 = 258,113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,835.16/1,346,775.96 = 258,113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,835.16x = 1,346,775.96 × 258,113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,835.16x = 347,620,437,234.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,620,437,234.52/897,835.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,176.24

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