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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,005.80, 1,344,008.70 and 597,407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,005.80, 1,344,008.70 and 597,407.40 is: 896,111.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,005.80 : 1,344,008.70 = 597,407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,005.80/1,344,008.70 = 597,407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,005.80x = 1,344,008.70 × 597,407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,005.80x = 802,920,743,044.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,920,743,044.38/896,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,111.10

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