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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,163.70, 1,344,245.55 and 398,499.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,163.70, 1,344,245.55 and 398,499.70 is: 597,749.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,163.70 : 1,344,245.55 = 398,499.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,163.70/1,344,245.55 = 398,499.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,163.70x = 1,344,245.55 × 398,499.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,163.70x = 535,681,448,401.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,681,448,401.34/896,163.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,749.55

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