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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,468.20, 1,344,702.30 and 335,429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,468.20, 1,344,702.30 and 335,429.80 is: 503,144.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,468.20 : 1,344,702.30 = 335,429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,468.20/1,344,702.30 = 335,429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,468.20x = 1,344,702.30 × 335,429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,468.20x = 451,053,223,548.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,053,223,548.54/896,468.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,144.70

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