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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,751.25, 1,236,958.26 and 569,171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,751.25, 1,236,958.26 and 569,171.84 is: 785,979.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,751.25 : 1,236,958.26 = 569,171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,751.25/1,236,958.26 = 569,171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,751.25x = 1,236,958.26 × 569,171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,751.25x = 704,041,802,662.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,041,802,662.61/895,751.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,979.15

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