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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,436.40, 1,344,340.20 and 559,439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,436.40, 1,344,340.20 and 559,439.60 is: 838,028.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,436.40 : 1,344,340.20 = 559,439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,436.40/1,344,340.20 = 559,439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,436.40x = 1,344,340.20 × 559,439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,436.40x = 752,077,143,751.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,077,143,751.92/897,436.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,028.35

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