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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,145.22, 1,235,405.43 and 502,742.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,145.22, 1,235,405.43 and 502,742.52 is: 693,843.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,145.22 : 1,235,405.43 = 502,742.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,145.22/1,235,405.43 = 502,742.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,145.22x = 1,235,405.43 × 502,742.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,145.22x = 621,090,839,099.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,090,839,099.88/895,145.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,843.66

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