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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,007.57, 1,342,377.99 and 295,971.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,007.57, 1,342,377.99 and 295,971.86 is: 443,913.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,007.57 : 1,342,377.99 = 295,971.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,007.57/1,342,377.99 = 295,971.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,007.57x = 1,342,377.99 × 295,971.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,007.57x = 397,306,103,811.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,306,103,811.47/895,007.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,913.68

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