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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,859.98, 1,341,633.84 and 421,287

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,859.98, 1,341,633.84 and 421,287 is: 631,621.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,859.98 : 1,341,633.84 = 421,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,859.98/1,341,633.84 = 421,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,859.98x = 1,341,633.84 × 421,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,859.98x = 565,212,895,552.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,212,895,552.08/894,859.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,621.60

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