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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,782.86, 1,236,341.31 and 513,935.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,782.86, 1,236,341.31 and 513,935.90 is: 709,323.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,782.86 : 1,236,341.31 = 513,935.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,782.86/1,236,341.31 = 513,935.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,782.86x = 1,236,341.31 × 513,935.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,782.86x = 635,400,183,862.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,400,183,862.03/895,782.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,323.89

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