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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,294.57, 1,344,839.00 and 469,728.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,294.57, 1,344,839.00 and 469,728.87 is: 704,801.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,294.57 : 1,344,839.00 = 469,728.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,294.57/1,344,839.00 = 469,728.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,294.57x = 1,344,839.00 × 469,728.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,294.57x = 631,709,706,617.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,709,706,617.08/896,294.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,801.45

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