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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,054, 1,342,584.60 and 362,585.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,054, 1,342,584.60 and 362,585.08 is: 543,879.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,054 : 1,342,584.60 = 362,585.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,054/1,342,584.60 = 362,585.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,054x = 1,342,584.60 × 362,585.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,054x = 486,801,144,597.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,801,144,597.77/895,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,879.08

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