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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,278.28, 1,236,593.90 and 649,871.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,278.28, 1,236,593.90 and 649,871.64 is: 897,628.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,278.28 : 1,236,593.90 = 649,871.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,278.28/1,236,593.90 = 649,871.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,278.28x = 1,236,593.90 × 649,871.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,278.28x = 803,627,305,807.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,627,305,807.00/895,278.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,628.51

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