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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,465.80, 1,341,230.40 and 539,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,465.80, 1,341,230.40 and 539,859.60 is: 808,602.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,465.80 : 1,341,230.40 = 539,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,465.80/1,341,230.40 = 539,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,465.80x = 1,341,230.40 × 539,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,465.80x = 724,076,107,251.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,076,107,251.84/895,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,602.75

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