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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,344.92, 1,344,512.52 and 517,019.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,344.92, 1,344,512.52 and 517,019.76 is: 775,526.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,344.92 : 1,344,512.52 = 517,019.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,344.92/1,344,512.52 = 517,019.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,344.92x = 1,344,512.52 × 517,019.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,344.92x = 695,139,540,407.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,139,540,407.40/896,344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,526.84

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