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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,966.64, 1,344,687.93 and 417,472.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,966.64, 1,344,687.93 and 417,472.89 is: 625,854.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,966.64 : 1,344,687.93 = 417,472.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,966.64/1,344,687.93 = 417,472.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,966.64x = 1,344,687.93 × 417,472.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,966.64x = 561,370,756,285.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,370,756,285.22/896,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,854.67

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