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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,285.30, 1,336,337.55 and 492,117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,285.30, 1,336,337.55 and 492,117.30 is: 737,849.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,285.30 : 1,336,337.55 = 492,117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,285.30/1,336,337.55 = 492,117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,285.30x = 1,336,337.55 × 492,117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,285.30x = 657,634,826,994.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,634,826,994.62/891,285.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,849.96

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