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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,243.02, 1,342,852.22 and 389,793.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,243.02, 1,342,852.22 and 389,793.16 is: 584,684.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,243.02 : 1,342,852.22 = 389,793.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,243.02/1,342,852.22 = 389,793.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,243.02x = 1,342,852.22 × 389,793.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,243.02x = 523,434,612,899.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,434,612,899.86/895,243.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,684.39

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