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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,472.90, 1,344,246.15 and 540,887.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,472.90, 1,344,246.15 and 540,887.30 is: 811,957.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,472.90 : 1,344,246.15 = 540,887.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,472.90/1,344,246.15 = 540,887.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,472.90x = 1,344,246.15 × 540,887.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,472.90x = 727,085,670,608.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,085,670,608.90/895,472.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,957.20

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