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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,257.70, 1,343,124.15 and 389,601.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,257.70, 1,343,124.15 and 389,601.70 is: 584,505.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,257.70 : 1,343,124.15 = 389,601.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,257.70/1,343,124.15 = 389,601.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,257.70x = 1,343,124.15 × 389,601.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,257.70x = 523,283,452,151.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,283,452,151.06/895,257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,505.95

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