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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,785.85, 1,342,349.64 and 657,966.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,785.85, 1,342,349.64 and 657,966.01 is: 985,972.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,785.85 : 1,342,349.64 = 657,966.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,785.85/1,342,349.64 = 657,966.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,785.85x = 1,342,349.64 × 657,966.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,785.85x = 883,220,436,655.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,220,436,655.74/895,785.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985,972.75

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