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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,312.77, 1,344,465.50 and 363,829.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,312.77, 1,344,465.50 and 363,829.30 is: 545,742.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,312.77 : 1,344,465.50 = 363,829.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,312.77/1,344,465.50 = 363,829.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,312.77x = 1,344,465.50 × 363,829.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,312.77x = 489,155,941,739.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,155,941,739.15/896,312.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,742.47

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