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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,006.40, 1,344,009.60 and 305,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,006.40, 1,344,009.60 and 305,030.40 is: 457,545.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,006.40 : 1,344,009.60 = 305,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,006.40/1,344,009.60 = 305,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,006.40x = 1,344,009.60 × 305,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,006.40x = 409,963,785,891.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,963,785,891.84/896,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,545.60

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