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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,006.20, 1,344,623.70 and 397,727.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,006.20, 1,344,623.70 and 397,727.80 is: 596,864.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,006.20 : 1,344,623.70 = 397,727.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,006.20/1,344,623.70 = 397,727.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,006.20x = 1,344,623.70 × 397,727.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,006.20x = 534,794,226,028.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,794,226,028.86/896,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,864.43

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