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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,924.37, 1,342,639.04 and 580,752.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,924.37, 1,342,639.04 and 580,752.21 is: 869,349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,924.37 : 1,342,639.04 = 580,752.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,924.37/1,342,639.04 = 580,752.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,924.37x = 1,342,639.04 × 580,752.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,924.37x = 779,740,586,808.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,740,586,808.52/896,924.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,349.32

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