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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,858.56, 1,343,321.28 and 334,431.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,858.56, 1,343,321.28 and 334,431.36 is: 501,472.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,858.56 : 1,343,321.28 = 334,431.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,858.56/1,343,321.28 = 334,431.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,858.56x = 1,343,321.28 × 334,431.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,858.56x = 449,248,762,587.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,248,762,587.34/895,858.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,472.87

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