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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,945.49, 1,344,114.86 and 658,568.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,945.49, 1,344,114.86 and 658,568.51 is: 987,997.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,945.49 : 1,344,114.86 = 658,568.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,945.49/1,344,114.86 = 658,568.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,945.49x = 1,344,114.86 × 658,568.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,945.49x = 885,191,719,350.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,191,719,350.52/895,945.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,997.29

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