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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,179.20, 1,344,268.80 and 335,140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,179.20, 1,344,268.80 and 335,140.80 is: 502,711.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,179.20 : 1,344,268.80 = 335,140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,179.20/1,344,268.80 = 335,140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,179.20x = 1,344,268.80 × 335,140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,179.20x = 450,519,321,047.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,519,321,047.04/896,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,711.20

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