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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,470.49, 1,235,771.44 and 487,594.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,470.49, 1,235,771.44 and 487,594.69 is: 672,892.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,470.49 : 1,235,771.44 = 487,594.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,470.49/1,235,771.44 = 487,594.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,470.49x = 1,235,771.44 × 487,594.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,470.49x = 602,555,592,197.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,555,592,197.65/895,470.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,892.74

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