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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,633.97, 1,235,962.58 and 508,446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,633.97, 1,235,962.58 and 508,446 is: 701,648.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,633.97 : 1,235,962.58 = 508,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,633.97/1,235,962.58 = 508,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,633.97x = 1,235,962.58 × 508,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,633.97x = 628,420,227,408.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,420,227,408.45/895,633.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,648.50

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