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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,723.28, 1,346,608.56 and 599,116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,723.28, 1,346,608.56 and 599,116.32 is: 899,692.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,723.28 : 1,346,608.56 = 599,116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,723.28/1,346,608.56 = 599,116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,723.28x = 1,346,608.56 × 599,116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,723.28x = 806,775,164,947.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,775,164,947.70/896,723.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,692.45

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