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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,230.56, 1,340,042.72 and 494,452.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,230.56, 1,340,042.72 and 494,452.96 is: 741,788.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,230.56 : 1,340,042.72 = 494,452.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,230.56/1,340,042.72 = 494,452.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,230.56x = 1,340,042.72 × 494,452.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,230.56x = 662,588,089,430.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,588,089,430.45/893,230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,788.42

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