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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,315.02, 1,344,468.88 and 363,831.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,315.02, 1,344,468.88 and 363,831.55 is: 545,745.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,315.02 : 1,344,468.88 = 363,831.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,315.02/1,344,468.88 = 363,831.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,315.02x = 1,344,468.88 × 363,831.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,315.02x = 489,160,187,995.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,160,187,995.66/896,315.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,745.84

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