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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,411.61, 1,235,605.64 and 508,234.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,411.61, 1,235,605.64 and 508,234.95 is: 701,328.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,411.61 : 1,235,605.64 = 508,234.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,411.61/1,235,605.64 = 508,234.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,411.61x = 1,235,605.64 × 508,234.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,411.61x = 627,977,971,935.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,977,971,935.71/895,411.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,328.83

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