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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,240.72, 1,344,921.52 and 363,761.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,240.72, 1,344,921.52 and 363,761.68 is: 545,869.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,240.72 : 1,344,921.52 = 363,761.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,240.72/1,344,921.52 = 363,761.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,240.72x = 1,344,921.52 × 363,761.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,240.72x = 489,230,911,583.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,230,911,583.35/896,240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,869.99

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