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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,898.64, 1,236,296.45 and 508,663.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,898.64, 1,236,296.45 and 508,663.33 is: 701,930.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,898.64 : 1,236,296.45 = 508,663.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,898.64/1,236,296.45 = 508,663.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,898.64x = 1,236,296.45 × 508,663.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,898.64x = 628,858,667,305.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,858,667,305.10/895,898.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,930.59

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