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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,313.77, 1,344,467 and 363,830.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,313.77, 1,344,467 and 363,830.30 is: 545,743.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,313.77 : 1,344,467 = 363,830.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,313.77/1,344,467 = 363,830.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,313.77x = 1,344,467 × 363,830.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,313.77x = 489,157,831,950.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,157,831,950.10/896,313.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,743.97

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