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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,754.25, 1,236,962.40 and 569,174.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,754.25, 1,236,962.40 and 569,174.85 is: 785,983.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,754.25 : 1,236,962.40 = 569,174.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,754.25/1,236,962.40 = 569,174.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,754.25x = 1,236,962.40 × 569,174.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,754.25x = 704,047,888,475.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,047,888,475.64/895,754.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,983.31

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