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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,342.11, 1,235,579.57 and 487,446.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,342.11, 1,235,579.57 and 487,446.76 is: 672,680.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,342.11 : 1,235,579.57 = 487,446.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,342.11/1,235,579.57 = 487,446.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,342.11x = 1,235,579.57 × 487,446.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,342.11x = 602,279,258,118.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,279,258,118.69/895,342.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,680.59

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