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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,615.56, 1,340,268.12 and 558,814.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,615.56, 1,340,268.12 and 558,814.86 is: 836,253.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,615.56 : 1,340,268.12 = 558,814.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,615.56/1,340,268.12 = 558,814.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,615.56x = 1,340,268.12 × 558,814.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,615.56x = 748,961,741,840.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,961,741,840.26/895,615.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,253.61

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