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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,169.44, 1,342,768.08 and 498,332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,169.44, 1,342,768.08 and 498,332.52 is: 747,506.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,169.44 : 1,342,768.08 = 498,332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,169.44/1,342,768.08 = 498,332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,169.44x = 1,342,768.08 × 498,332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,169.44x = 669,145,001,081.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,145,001,081.96/895,169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,506.53

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