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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,350.24, 1,342,981.62 and 334,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,350.24, 1,342,981.62 and 334,341 is: 501,495.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,350.24 : 1,342,981.62 = 334,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,350.24/1,342,981.62 = 334,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,350.24x = 1,342,981.62 × 334,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,350.24x = 449,013,817,812.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,013,817,812.42/895,350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,495.17

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