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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,225.65, 1,342,852.46 and 498,388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,225.65, 1,342,852.46 and 498,388.64 is: 747,590.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,225.65 : 1,342,852.46 = 498,388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,225.65/1,342,852.46 = 498,388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,225.65x = 1,342,852.46 × 498,388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,225.65x = 669,262,402,053.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,262,402,053.85/895,225.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,590.74

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