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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,179.13, 1,235,362.96 and 487,292.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,179.13, 1,235,362.96 and 487,292.69 is: 672,472.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,179.13 : 1,235,362.96 = 487,292.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,179.13/1,235,362.96 = 487,292.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,179.13x = 1,235,362.96 × 487,292.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,179.13x = 601,983,343,602.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,983,343,602.29/895,179.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,472.50

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