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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,811.84, 1,345,253.40 and 357,170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,811.84, 1,345,253.40 and 357,170.40 is: 535,769.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,811.84 : 1,345,253.40 = 357,170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,811.84/1,345,253.40 = 357,170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,811.84x = 1,345,253.40 × 357,170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,811.84x = 480,484,694,979.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,484,694,979.36/896,811.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,769.79

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