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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,386, 1,344,998.63 and 447,141.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,386, 1,344,998.63 and 447,141.58 is: 670,921.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,386 : 1,344,998.63 = 447,141.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,386/1,344,998.63 = 447,141.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,386x = 1,344,998.63 × 447,141.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,386x = 601,404,812,516.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,404,812,516.04/896,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,921.69

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