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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,913.60, 1,344,301.31 and 558,867.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,913.60, 1,344,301.31 and 558,867.74 is: 838,570.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,913.60 : 1,344,301.31 = 558,867.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,913.60/1,344,301.31 = 558,867.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,913.60x = 1,344,301.31 × 558,867.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,913.60x = 751,286,629,674.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,286,629,674.40/895,913.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,570.41

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