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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,977.31, 1,233,688.69 and 491,569.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,977.31, 1,233,688.69 and 491,569.31 is: 678,365.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,977.31 : 1,233,688.69 = 491,569.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,977.31/1,233,688.69 = 491,569.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,977.31x = 1,233,688.69 × 491,569.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,977.31x = 606,443,501,796.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,443,501,796.79/893,977.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,365.65

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