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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,382.40, 1,344,259.20 and 559,385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,382.40, 1,344,259.20 and 559,385.60 is: 837,947.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,382.40 : 1,344,259.20 = 559,385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,382.40/1,344,259.20 = 559,385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,382.40x = 1,344,259.20 × 559,385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,382.40x = 751,959,239,147.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,959,239,147.52/897,382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,947.39

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