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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,008.31, 1,342,379.12 and 295,972.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,008.31, 1,342,379.12 and 295,972.61 is: 443,914.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,008.31 : 1,342,379.12 = 295,972.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,008.31/1,342,379.12 = 295,972.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,008.31x = 1,342,379.12 × 295,972.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,008.31x = 397,307,443,564.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,307,443,564.15/895,008.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,914.81

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