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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,784.85, 1,342,348.14 and 657,965.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,784.85, 1,342,348.14 and 657,965.01 is: 985,971.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,784.85 : 1,342,348.14 = 657,965.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,784.85/1,342,348.14 = 657,965.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,784.85x = 1,342,348.14 × 657,965.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,784.85x = 883,218,107,358.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,218,107,358.58/895,784.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985,971.25

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