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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,718.99, 1,344,008.69 and 558,673.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,718.99, 1,344,008.69 and 558,673.13 is: 838,278.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,718.99 : 1,344,008.69 = 558,673.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,718.99/1,344,008.69 = 558,673.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,718.99x = 1,344,008.69 × 558,673.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,718.99x = 750,861,534,171.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,861,534,171.12/895,718.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,278.02

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