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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,777.73, 1,342,337.47 and 657,957.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,777.73, 1,342,337.47 and 657,957.89 is: 985,960.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,777.73 : 1,342,337.47 = 657,957.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,777.73/1,342,337.47 = 657,957.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,777.73x = 1,342,337.47 × 657,957.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,777.73x = 883,201,521,072.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,201,521,072.56/895,777.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985,960.58

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