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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,198.38, 1,342,811.34 and 498,361.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,198.38, 1,342,811.34 and 498,361.43 is: 747,549.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,198.38 : 1,342,811.34 = 498,361.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,198.38/1,342,811.34 = 498,361.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,198.38x = 1,342,811.34 × 498,361.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,198.38x = 669,205,372,908.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,205,372,908.56/895,198.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,549.80

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