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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,573.20, 1,340,359.80 and 395,909.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,573.20, 1,340,359.80 and 395,909.20 is: 593,863.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,573.20 : 1,340,359.80 = 395,909.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,573.20/1,340,359.80 = 395,909.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,573.20x = 1,340,359.80 × 395,909.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,573.20x = 530,660,776,130.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,660,776,130.16/893,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,863.80

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