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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,359, 1,344,935.64 and 469,793.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,359, 1,344,935.64 and 469,793.32 is: 704,898.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,359 : 1,344,935.64 = 469,793.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,359/1,344,935.64 = 469,793.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,359x = 1,344,935.64 × 469,793.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,359x = 631,841,779,501.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,841,779,501.93/896,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,898.13

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