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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,977.88, 1,343,942.25 and 390,538.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,977.88, 1,343,942.25 and 390,538.54 is: 585,797.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,977.88 : 1,343,942.25 = 390,538.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,977.88/1,343,942.25 = 390,538.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,977.88x = 1,343,942.25 × 390,538.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,977.88x = 524,861,244,159.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,861,244,159.32/895,977.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,797.10

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