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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,783.59, 1,343,667 and 363,177.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,783.59, 1,343,667 and 363,177.99 is: 544,763.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,783.59 : 1,343,667 = 363,177.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,783.59/1,343,667 = 363,177.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,783.59x = 1,343,667 × 363,177.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,783.59x = 487,990,280,289.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,990,280,289.33/895,783.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,763.59

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