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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,049.47, 1,342,577.82 and 362,580.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,049.47, 1,342,577.82 and 362,580.58 is: 543,872.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,049.47 : 1,342,577.82 = 362,580.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,049.47/1,342,577.82 = 362,580.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,049.47x = 1,342,577.82 × 362,580.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,049.47x = 486,792,644,670.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,792,644,670.74/895,049.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,872.33

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