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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,282.95, 1,235,452.41 and 487,376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,282.95, 1,235,452.41 and 487,376.25 is: 672,558.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,282.95 : 1,235,452.41 = 487,376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,282.95/1,235,452.41 = 487,376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,282.95x = 1,235,452.41 × 487,376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,282.95x = 602,130,162,639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,130,162,639.26/895,282.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,558.51

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