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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,940, 1,341,752.70 and 325,870.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,940, 1,341,752.70 and 325,870.14 is: 489,112.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,940 : 1,341,752.70 = 325,870.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,940/1,341,752.70 = 325,870.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,940x = 1,341,752.70 × 325,870.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,940x = 437,237,140,194.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,237,140,194.38/893,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,112.40

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