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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,125.96, 1,233,869.22 and 491,717.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,125.96, 1,233,869.22 and 491,717.96 is: 678,557.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,125.96 : 1,233,869.22 = 491,717.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,125.96/1,233,869.22 = 491,717.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,125.96x = 1,233,869.22 × 491,717.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,125.96x = 606,715,655,765.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,715,655,765.19/894,125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,557.25

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