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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,159.20, 1,344,476.40 and 390,503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,159.20, 1,344,476.40 and 390,503.20 is: 585,858.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,159.20 : 1,344,476.40 = 390,503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,159.20/1,344,476.40 = 390,503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,159.20x = 1,344,476.40 × 390,503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,159.20x = 525,022,336,524.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,022,336,524.48/896,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,858.33

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