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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,167.69, 1,235,359.26 and 487,296.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,167.69, 1,235,359.26 and 487,296.69 is: 672,484.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,167.69 : 1,235,359.26 = 487,296.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,167.69/1,235,359.26 = 487,296.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,167.69x = 1,235,359.26 × 487,296.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,167.69x = 601,986,478,358.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,986,478,358.85/895,167.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,484.59

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