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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,124.78, 1,235,298.44 and 487,253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,124.78, 1,235,298.44 and 487,253.22 is: 672,423.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,124.78 : 1,235,298.44 = 487,253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,124.78/1,235,298.44 = 487,253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,124.78x = 1,235,298.44 × 487,253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,124.78x = 601,903,142,550.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,903,142,550.98/895,124.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,423.73

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