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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,957.12, 1,344,673.64 and 417,463.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,957.12, 1,344,673.64 and 417,463.38 is: 625,840.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,957.12 : 1,344,673.64 = 417,463.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,957.12/1,344,673.64 = 417,463.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,957.12x = 1,344,673.64 × 417,463.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,957.12x = 561,352,003,794.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,352,003,794.96/896,957.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,840.40

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