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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,236.53, 1,342,868.76 and 498,399.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,236.53, 1,342,868.76 and 498,399.51 is: 747,607.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,236.53 : 1,342,868.76 = 498,399.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,236.53/1,342,868.76 = 498,399.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,236.53x = 1,342,868.76 × 498,399.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,236.53x = 669,285,131,978.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,285,131,978.31/895,236.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,607.04

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