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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,929.39, 1,345,665.70 and 320,477.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,929.39, 1,345,665.70 and 320,477.18 is: 480,812.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,929.39 : 1,345,665.70 = 320,477.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,929.39/1,345,665.70 = 320,477.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,929.39x = 1,345,665.70 × 320,477.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,929.39x = 431,255,152,883.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,255,152,883.71/896,929.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,812.82

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