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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,235.53, 1,342,867.26 and 498,398.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,235.53, 1,342,867.26 and 498,398.51 is: 747,605.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,235.53 : 1,342,867.26 = 498,398.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,235.53/1,342,867.26 = 498,398.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,235.53x = 1,342,867.26 × 498,398.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,235.53x = 669,283,034,797.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,283,034,797.45/895,235.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,605.54

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