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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,117.80, 1,342,676.70 and 362,656.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,117.80, 1,342,676.70 and 362,656.20 is: 543,984.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,117.80 : 1,342,676.70 = 362,656.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,117.80/1,342,676.70 = 362,656.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,117.80x = 1,342,676.70 × 362,656.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,117.80x = 486,930,029,850.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,930,029,850.54/895,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,984.30

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