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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,696.82, 1,345,255.52 and 356,986.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,696.82, 1,345,255.52 and 356,986.13 is: 535,562.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,696.82 : 1,345,255.52 = 356,986.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,696.82/1,345,255.52 = 356,986.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,696.82x = 1,345,255.52 × 356,986.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,696.82x = 480,237,553,434.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,237,553,434.73/896,696.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,562.90

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