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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,179, 1,342,768.86 and 296,140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,179, 1,342,768.86 and 296,140.12 is: 444,210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,179 : 1,342,768.86 = 296,140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,179/1,342,768.86 = 296,140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,179x = 1,342,768.86 × 296,140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,179x = 397,647,731,332.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,647,731,332.66/895,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,210.30

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