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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,598.52, 1,235,908.18 and 487,705.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,598.52, 1,235,908.18 and 487,705.20 is: 673,023.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,598.52 : 1,235,908.18 = 487,705.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,598.52/1,235,908.18 = 487,705.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,598.52x = 1,235,908.18 × 487,705.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,598.52x = 602,758,846,108.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,758,846,108.54/895,598.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,023.50

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