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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,687.68, 1,236,036.86 and 508,499.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,687.68, 1,236,036.86 and 508,499.58 is: 701,722.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,687.68 : 1,236,036.86 = 508,499.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,687.68/1,236,036.86 = 508,499.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,687.68x = 1,236,036.86 × 508,499.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,687.68x = 628,524,224,174.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,524,224,174.52/895,687.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,722.53

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