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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,289.76, 1,342,540.56 and 474,467.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,289.76, 1,342,540.56 and 474,467.04 is: 711,491.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,289.76 : 1,342,540.56 = 474,467.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,289.76/1,342,540.56 = 474,467.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,289.76x = 1,342,540.56 × 474,467.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,289.76x = 636,991,245,583.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,991,245,583.14/895,289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,491.71

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