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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,989.76, 1,233,705.88 and 491,581.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,989.76, 1,233,705.88 and 491,581.76 is: 678,382.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,989.76 : 1,233,705.88 = 491,581.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,989.76/1,233,705.88 = 491,581.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,989.76x = 1,233,705.88 × 491,581.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,989.76x = 606,467,307,812.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,467,307,812.75/893,989.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,382.83

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