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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,705.95, 1,236,176.28 and 533,131.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,705.95, 1,236,176.28 and 533,131.05 is: 735,781.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,705.95 : 1,236,176.28 = 533,131.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,705.95/1,236,176.28 = 533,131.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,705.95x = 1,236,176.28 × 533,131.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,705.95x = 659,043,958,141.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,043,958,141.49/895,705.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,781.60

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