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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,195.72, 1,235,395.90 and 487,323.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,195.72, 1,235,395.90 and 487,323.96 is: 672,521.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,195.72 : 1,235,395.90 = 487,323.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,195.72/1,235,395.90 = 487,323.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,195.72x = 1,235,395.90 × 487,323.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,195.72x = 602,038,022,155.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,038,022,155.76/895,195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,521.11

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