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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,234.28, 1,342,865.39 and 498,397.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,234.28, 1,342,865.39 and 498,397.25 is: 747,603.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,234.28 : 1,342,865.39 = 498,397.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,234.28/1,342,865.39 = 498,397.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,234.28x = 1,342,865.39 × 498,397.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,234.28x = 669,280,418,361.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,280,418,361.36/895,234.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,603.66

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