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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,171.70, 1,344,257.55 and 542,277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,171.70, 1,344,257.55 and 542,277.30 is: 813,415.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,171.70 : 1,344,257.55 = 542,277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,171.70/1,344,257.55 = 542,277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,171.70x = 1,344,257.55 × 542,277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,171.70x = 728,960,354,718.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,960,354,718.62/896,171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,415.95

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