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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,245.20, 1,344,367.80 and 364,021.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,245.20, 1,344,367.80 and 364,021.20 is: 546,031.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,245.20 : 1,344,367.80 = 364,021.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,245.20/1,344,367.80 = 364,021.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,245.20x = 1,344,367.80 × 364,021.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,245.20x = 489,378,379,797.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,378,379,797.36/896,245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,031.80

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