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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,206.27, 1,342,823.61 and 498,369.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,206.27, 1,342,823.61 and 498,369.31 is: 747,561.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,206.27 : 1,342,823.61 = 498,369.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,206.27/1,342,823.61 = 498,369.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,206.27x = 1,342,823.61 × 498,369.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,206.27x = 669,222,075,967.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,222,075,967.41/895,206.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,561.87

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