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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,002.60, 1,344,003.90 and 397,366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,002.60, 1,344,003.90 and 397,366.60 is: 596,049.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,002.60 : 1,344,003.90 = 397,366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,002.60/1,344,003.90 = 397,366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,002.60x = 1,344,003.90 × 397,366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,002.60x = 534,062,260,129.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,062,260,129.74/896,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,049.90

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