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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,287.76, 1,342,537.56 and 474,465.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,287.76, 1,342,537.56 and 474,465.04 is: 711,488.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,287.76 : 1,342,537.56 = 474,465.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,287.76/1,342,537.56 = 474,465.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,287.76x = 1,342,537.56 × 474,465.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,287.76x = 636,987,137,106.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,987,137,106.90/895,287.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,488.71

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