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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,736.48, 1,235,901.66 and 508,465.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,736.48, 1,235,901.66 and 508,465.76 is: 701,560.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,736.48 : 1,235,901.66 = 508,465.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,736.48/1,235,901.66 = 508,465.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,736.48x = 1,235,901.66 × 508,465.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,736.48x = 628,413,676,837.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,413,676,837.16/895,736.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,560.88

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