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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,226.12, 1,344,588.66 and 390,831.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,226.12, 1,344,588.66 and 390,831.89 is: 586,356.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,226.12 : 1,344,588.66 = 390,831.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,226.12/1,344,588.66 = 390,831.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,226.12x = 1,344,588.66 × 390,831.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,226.12x = 525,508,120,537.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,508,120,537.42/896,226.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,356.62

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