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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,374.83, 1,235,617.45 and 487,476.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,374.83, 1,235,617.45 and 487,476.70 is: 672,717.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,374.83 : 1,235,617.45 = 487,476.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,374.83/1,235,617.45 = 487,476.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,374.83x = 1,235,617.45 × 487,476.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,374.83x = 602,334,722,373.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,334,722,373.08/895,374.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,717.95

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