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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,216.10, 1,342,838.38 and 498,379.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,216.10, 1,342,838.38 and 498,379.10 is: 747,576.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,216.10 : 1,342,838.38 = 498,379.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,216.10/1,342,838.38 = 498,379.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,216.10x = 1,342,838.38 × 498,379.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,216.10x = 669,242,583,269.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,242,583,269.86/895,216.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,576.57

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