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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,291.64, 1,341,473.94 and 287,141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,291.64, 1,341,473.94 and 287,141.56 is: 430,724.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,291.64 : 1,341,473.94 = 287,141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,291.64/1,341,473.94 = 287,141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,291.64x = 1,341,473.94 × 287,141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,291.64x = 385,192,919,830.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,192,919,830.95/894,291.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,724.05

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