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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,258.35, 1,342,754.03 and 326,505.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,258.35, 1,342,754.03 and 326,505.83 is: 489,710.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,258.35 : 1,342,754.03 = 326,505.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,258.35/1,342,754.03 = 326,505.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,258.35x = 1,342,754.03 × 326,505.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,258.35x = 438,417,010,704.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,417,010,704.70/895,258.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,710.05

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