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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,841.59, 1,234,881.60 and 492,433.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,841.59, 1,234,881.60 and 492,433.59 is: 679,558.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,841.59 : 1,234,881.60 = 492,433.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,841.59/1,234,881.60 = 492,433.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,841.59x = 1,234,881.60 × 492,433.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,841.59x = 608,097,185,067.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,097,185,067.06/894,841.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,558.47

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