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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555,285, 5,332,927.50 and 895,893

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555,285, 5,332,927.50 and 895,893 is: 1,343,839.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555,285 : 5,332,927.50 = 895,893 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555,285/5,332,927.50 = 895,893/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555,285x = 5,332,927.50 × 895,893
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555,285x = 4,777,732,416,757.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,777,732,416,757.50/3,555,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343,839.50

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