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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,459.87, 1,344,822.15 and 320,038.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,459.87, 1,344,822.15 and 320,038.47 is: 480,104.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,459.87 : 1,344,822.15 = 320,038.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,459.87/1,344,822.15 = 320,038.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,459.87x = 1,344,822.15 × 320,038.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,459.87x = 430,394,823,308.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,394,823,308.11/896,459.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,104.96

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