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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,139.60, 1,344,209.40 and 397,503.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,139.60, 1,344,209.40 and 397,503.60 is: 596,255.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,139.60 : 1,344,209.40 = 397,503.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,139.60/1,344,209.40 = 397,503.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,139.60x = 1,344,209.40 × 397,503.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,139.60x = 534,328,075,653.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,328,075,653.84/896,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,255.40

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