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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,185.17, 1,342,630.13 and 287,943.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,185.17, 1,342,630.13 and 287,943.10 is: 431,867.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,185.17 : 1,342,630.13 = 287,943.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,185.17/1,342,630.13 = 287,943.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,185.17x = 1,342,630.13 × 287,943.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,185.17x = 386,601,086,161.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,601,086,161.29/895,185.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,867.17

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