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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,858.57, 1,343,292.13 and 355,567.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,858.57, 1,343,292.13 and 355,567.51 is: 533,154.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,858.57 : 1,343,292.13 = 355,567.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,858.57/1,343,292.13 = 355,567.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,858.57x = 1,343,292.13 × 355,567.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,858.57x = 477,631,037,866.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,631,037,866.70/895,858.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,154.51

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