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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,215.18, 1,235,419.92 and 550,923.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,215.18, 1,235,419.92 and 550,923.06 is: 760,287.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,215.18 : 1,235,419.92 = 550,923.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,215.18/1,235,419.92 = 550,923.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,215.18x = 1,235,419.92 × 550,923.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,215.18x = 680,621,322,711.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,621,322,711.36/895,215.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,287.96

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