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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,966.95, 1,343,239.99 and 469,420.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,966.95, 1,343,239.99 and 469,420.97 is: 703,759.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,966.95 : 1,343,239.99 = 469,420.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,966.95/1,343,239.99 = 469,420.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,966.95x = 1,343,239.99 × 469,420.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,966.95x = 630,545,013,799.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,545,013,799.33/895,966.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,759.23

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