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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,687.88, 1,344,097.59 and 391,113.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,687.88, 1,344,097.59 and 391,113.11 is: 586,262.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,687.88 : 1,344,097.59 = 391,113.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,687.88/1,344,097.59 = 391,113.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,687.88x = 1,344,097.59 × 391,113.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,687.88x = 525,694,181,847.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,694,181,847.92/896,687.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,262.17

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