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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,346.73, 1,342,175.85 and 445,642.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,346.73, 1,342,175.85 and 445,642.47 is: 668,043.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,346.73 : 1,342,175.85 = 445,642.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,346.73/1,342,175.85 = 445,642.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,346.73x = 1,342,175.85 × 445,642.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,346.73x = 598,130,560,968.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,130,560,968.35/895,346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,043.50

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