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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,754.15, 1,236,962.24 and 569,174.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,754.15, 1,236,962.24 and 569,174.73 is: 785,983.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,754.15 : 1,236,962.24 = 569,174.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,754.15/1,236,962.24 = 569,174.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,754.15x = 1,236,962.24 × 569,174.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,754.15x = 704,047,648,972.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,047,648,972.20/895,754.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,983.13

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