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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,327.74, 1,342,947.87 and 334,318.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,327.74, 1,342,947.87 and 334,318.50 is: 501,461.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,327.74 : 1,342,947.87 = 334,318.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,327.74/1,342,947.87 = 334,318.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,327.74x = 1,342,947.87 × 334,318.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,327.74x = 448,972,317,476.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,972,317,476.60/895,327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,461.42

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