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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,977.94, 1,345,797.30 and 364,875.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,977.94, 1,345,797.30 and 364,875.72 is: 546,838.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,977.94 : 1,345,797.30 = 364,875.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,977.94/1,345,797.30 = 364,875.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,977.94x = 1,345,797.30 × 364,875.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,977.94x = 491,048,758,811.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,048,758,811.56/897,977.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,838.33

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