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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,787.56, 1,343,870.88 and 296,714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,787.56, 1,343,870.88 and 296,714.80 is: 445,134.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,787.56 : 1,343,870.88 = 296,714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,787.56/1,343,870.88 = 296,714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,787.56x = 1,343,870.88 × 296,714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,787.56x = 398,746,379,385.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,746,379,385.02/895,787.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,134.98

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