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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,991.79, 1,341,583.98 and 325,372.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,991.79, 1,341,583.98 and 325,372.74 is: 488,276.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,991.79 : 1,341,583.98 = 325,372.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,991.79/1,341,583.98 = 325,372.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,991.79x = 1,341,583.98 × 325,372.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,991.79x = 436,514,855,512.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,514,855,512.71/893,991.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,276.13

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