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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,326.24, 1,342,945.62 and 334,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,326.24, 1,342,945.62 and 334,317 is: 501,459.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,326.24 : 1,342,945.62 = 334,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,326.24/1,342,945.62 = 334,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,326.24x = 1,342,945.62 × 334,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,326.24x = 448,969,550,841.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,969,550,841.54/895,326.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,459.17

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