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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,147.72, 1,235,408.88 and 502,745.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,147.72, 1,235,408.88 and 502,745.02 is: 693,847.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,147.72 : 1,235,408.88 = 502,745.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,147.72/1,235,408.88 = 502,745.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,147.72x = 1,235,408.88 × 502,745.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,147.72x = 621,095,662,083.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,095,662,083.78/895,147.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,847.11

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