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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,488.51, 1,235,711.80 and 508,311.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,488.51, 1,235,711.80 and 508,311.75 is: 701,434.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,488.51 : 1,235,711.80 = 508,311.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,488.51/1,235,711.80 = 508,311.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,488.51x = 1,235,711.80 × 508,311.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,488.51x = 628,126,832,822.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,126,832,822.96/895,488.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,434.83

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