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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,987.50, 1,233,702.76 and 491,579.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,987.50, 1,233,702.76 and 491,579.50 is: 678,379.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,987.50 : 1,233,702.76 = 491,579.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,987.50/1,233,702.76 = 491,579.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,987.50x = 1,233,702.76 × 491,579.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,987.50x = 606,462,985,909.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,462,985,909.42/893,987.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,379.72

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