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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,359.42, 1,236,705.57 and 649,952.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,359.42, 1,236,705.57 and 649,952.51 is: 897,739.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,359.42 : 1,236,705.57 = 649,952.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,359.42/1,236,705.57 = 649,952.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,359.42x = 1,236,705.57 × 649,952.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,359.42x = 803,799,883,168.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,799,883,168.95/895,359.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,739.91

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