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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,764.30, 1,340,365.95 and 659,568.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,764.30, 1,340,365.95 and 659,568.30 is: 986,936.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,764.30 : 1,340,365.95 = 659,568.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,764.30/1,340,365.95 = 659,568.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,764.30x = 1,340,365.95 × 659,568.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,764.30x = 884,062,891,019.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,062,891,019.39/895,764.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,936.96

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