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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,807.92, 1,234,835.08 and 492,399.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,807.92, 1,234,835.08 and 492,399.92 is: 679,511.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,807.92 : 1,234,835.08 = 492,399.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,807.92/1,234,835.08 = 492,399.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,807.92x = 1,234,835.08 × 492,399.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,807.92x = 608,032,694,605.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,032,694,605.19/894,807.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,511.97

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