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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,259.89, 1,235,420.80 and 487,353.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,259.89, 1,235,420.80 and 487,353.25 is: 672,526.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,259.89 : 1,235,420.80 = 487,353.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,259.89/1,235,420.80 = 487,353.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,259.89x = 1,235,420.80 × 487,353.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,259.89x = 602,086,341,997.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,086,341,997.60/895,259.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,526.88

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