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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,931.91, 1,236,387.69 and 533,368.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,931.91, 1,236,387.69 and 533,368.35 is: 736,049.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,931.91 : 1,236,387.69 = 533,368.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,931.91/1,236,387.69 = 533,368.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,931.91x = 1,236,387.69 × 533,368.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,931.91x = 659,450,062,175.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,450,062,175.61/895,931.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,049.31

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