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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,972.32, 1,343,282.64 and 540,901.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,972.32, 1,343,282.64 and 540,901.92 is: 810,944.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,972.32 : 1,343,282.64 = 540,901.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,972.32/1,343,282.64 = 540,901.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,972.32x = 1,343,282.64 × 540,901.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,972.32x = 726,584,159,078.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,584,159,078.67/895,972.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,944.87

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