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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,157.20, 1,344,473.40 and 390,501.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,157.20, 1,344,473.40 and 390,501.20 is: 585,855.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,157.20 : 1,344,473.40 = 390,501.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,157.20/1,344,473.40 = 390,501.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,157.20x = 1,344,473.40 × 390,501.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,157.20x = 525,018,476,068.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,018,476,068.08/896,157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,855.33

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