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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,365, 1,236,653.46 and 593,034.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,365, 1,236,653.46 and 593,034.12 is: 819,082.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,365 : 1,236,653.46 = 593,034.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,365/1,236,653.46 = 593,034.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,365x = 1,236,653.46 × 593,034.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,365x = 733,377,696,396.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,377,696,396.06/895,365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819,082.38

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