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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,049.28, 1,342,365.12 and 574,231.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,049.28, 1,342,365.12 and 574,231.68 is: 861,213.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,049.28 : 1,342,365.12 = 574,231.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,049.28/1,342,365.12 = 574,231.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,049.28x = 1,342,365.12 × 574,231.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,049.28x = 770,828,578,031.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,828,578,031.00/895,049.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,213.56

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