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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,901.84, 1,345,388.52 and 357,260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,901.84, 1,345,388.52 and 357,260.40 is: 535,904.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,901.84 : 1,345,388.52 = 357,260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,901.84/1,345,388.52 = 357,260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,901.84x = 1,345,388.52 × 357,260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,901.84x = 480,654,040,810.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,654,040,810.61/896,901.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,904.84

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