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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,982, 1,233,695.16 and 491,574

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,982, 1,233,695.16 and 491,574 is: 678,372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,982 : 1,233,695.16 = 491,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,982/1,233,695.16 = 491,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,982x = 1,233,695.16 × 491,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,982x = 606,452,464,581.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,452,464,581.84/893,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,372.12

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