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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,314.78, 1,344,468.50 and 363,831.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,314.78, 1,344,468.50 and 363,831.30 is: 545,745.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,314.78 : 1,344,468.50 = 363,831.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,314.78/1,344,468.50 = 363,831.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,314.78x = 1,344,468.50 × 363,831.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,314.78x = 489,159,722,164.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,159,722,164.05/896,314.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,745.46

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