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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,403.52, 1,342,782.72 and 296,254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,403.52, 1,342,782.72 and 296,254.08 is: 444,274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,403.52 : 1,342,782.72 = 296,254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,403.52/1,342,782.72 = 296,254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,403.52x = 1,342,782.72 × 296,254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,403.52x = 397,804,859,353.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,804,859,353.50/895,403.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,274.40

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