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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,708.44, 1,235,996.28 and 533,073.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,708.44, 1,235,996.28 and 533,073.78 is: 735,593.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,708.44 : 1,235,996.28 = 533,073.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,708.44/1,235,996.28 = 533,073.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,708.44x = 1,235,996.28 × 533,073.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,708.44x = 658,877,209,045.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,877,209,045.54/895,708.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,593.39

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