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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,610.96, 1,344,270.06 and 422,829

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,610.96, 1,344,270.06 and 422,829 is: 633,938.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,610.96 : 1,344,270.06 = 422,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,610.96/1,344,270.06 = 422,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,610.96x = 1,344,270.06 × 422,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,610.96x = 568,396,365,199.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,396,365,199.74/896,610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,938.68

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