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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,199.38, 1,342,812.84 and 498,362.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,199.38, 1,342,812.84 and 498,362.43 is: 747,551.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,199.38 : 1,342,812.84 = 498,362.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,199.38/1,342,812.84 = 498,362.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,199.38x = 1,342,812.84 × 498,362.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,199.38x = 669,207,469,977.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,207,469,977.60/895,199.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,551.31

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