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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,314.52, 1,344,468.13 and 363,831.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,314.52, 1,344,468.13 and 363,831.05 is: 545,745.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,314.52 : 1,344,468.13 = 363,831.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,314.52/1,344,468.13 = 363,831.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,314.52x = 1,344,468.13 × 363,831.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,314.52x = 489,159,243,797.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,159,243,797.52/896,314.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,745.09

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