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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,259.49, 1,342,845.50 and 334,250.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,259.49, 1,342,845.50 and 334,250.25 is: 501,359.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,259.49 : 1,342,845.50 = 334,250.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,259.49/1,342,845.50 = 334,250.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,259.49x = 1,342,845.50 × 334,250.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,259.49x = 448,846,442,415.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,846,442,415.12/895,259.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,359.04

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