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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,146.64, 1,235,407.77 and 502,744.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,146.64, 1,235,407.77 and 502,744.18 is: 693,846.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,146.64 : 1,235,407.77 = 502,744.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,146.64/1,235,407.77 = 502,744.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,146.64x = 1,235,407.77 × 502,744.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,146.64x = 621,094,066,294.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,094,066,294.28/895,146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,846.17

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