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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,835.44, 1,346,302.80 and 298,585.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,835.44, 1,346,302.80 and 298,585.56 is: 447,728.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,835.44 : 1,346,302.80 = 298,585.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,835.44/1,346,302.80 = 298,585.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,835.44x = 1,346,302.80 × 298,585.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,835.44x = 401,986,575,467.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,986,575,467.57/897,835.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,728.57

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