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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,262.31, 1,342,849.71 and 334,253.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,262.31, 1,342,849.71 and 334,253.07 is: 501,363.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,262.31 : 1,342,849.71 = 334,253.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,262.31/1,342,849.71 = 334,253.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,262.31x = 1,342,849.71 × 334,253.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,262.31x = 448,851,638,116.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,851,638,116.11/895,262.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,363.27

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