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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,262.89, 1,235,424.93 and 487,356.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,262.89, 1,235,424.93 and 487,356.25 is: 672,531.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,262.89 : 1,235,424.93 = 487,356.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,262.89/1,235,424.93 = 487,356.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,262.89x = 1,235,424.93 × 487,356.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,262.89x = 602,092,061,041.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,092,061,041.31/895,262.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,531.02

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