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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,853.77, 1,346,022.21 and 417,833.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,853.77, 1,346,022.21 and 417,833.91 is: 626,397.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,853.77 : 1,346,022.21 = 417,833.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,853.77/1,346,022.21 = 417,833.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,853.77x = 1,346,022.21 × 417,833.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,853.77x = 562,413,722,951.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,413,722,951.14/897,853.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,397.91

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