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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,092.20, 1,344,138.30 and 398,428.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,092.20, 1,344,138.30 and 398,428.20 is: 597,642.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,092.20 : 1,344,138.30 = 398,428.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,092.20/1,344,138.30 = 398,428.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,092.20x = 1,344,138.30 × 398,428.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,092.20x = 535,542,603,420.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,542,603,420.06/896,092.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,642.30

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