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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,186.52, 1,344,508.92 and 297,314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,186.52, 1,344,508.92 and 297,314.64 is: 446,047.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,186.52 : 1,344,508.92 = 297,314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,186.52/1,344,508.92 = 297,314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,186.52x = 1,344,508.92 × 297,314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,186.52x = 399,742,185,526.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,742,185,526.59/896,186.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,047.98

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