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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,544, 1,233,090.72 and 491,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,544, 1,233,090.72 and 491,136 is: 677,767.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,544 : 1,233,090.72 = 491,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,544/1,233,090.72 = 491,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,544x = 1,233,090.72 × 491,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,544x = 605,615,243,857.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,615,243,857.92/893,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,767.68

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