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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,931.10, 1,343,896.65 and 397,295.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,931.10, 1,343,896.65 and 397,295.10 is: 595,942.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,931.10 : 1,343,896.65 = 397,295.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,931.10/1,343,896.65 = 397,295.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,931.10x = 1,343,896.65 × 397,295.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,931.10x = 533,923,553,951.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,923,553,951.42/895,931.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,942.65

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