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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,785.56, 1,343,867.88 and 296,712.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,785.56, 1,343,867.88 and 296,712.80 is: 445,131.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,785.56 : 1,343,867.88 = 296,712.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,785.56/1,343,867.88 = 296,712.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,785.56x = 1,343,867.88 × 296,712.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,785.56x = 398,742,801,504.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,742,801,504.86/895,785.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,131.98

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