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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,196.31, 1,342,808.70 and 498,359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,196.31, 1,342,808.70 and 498,359.40 is: 747,547.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,196.31 : 1,342,808.70 = 498,359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,196.31/1,342,808.70 = 498,359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,196.31x = 1,342,808.70 × 498,359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,196.31x = 669,201,331,332.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,201,331,332.74/895,196.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,547.02

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