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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,844.44, 1,234,885.52 and 492,436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,844.44, 1,234,885.52 and 492,436.44 is: 679,562.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,844.44 : 1,234,885.52 = 492,436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,844.44/1,234,885.52 = 492,436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,844.44x = 1,234,885.52 × 492,436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,844.44x = 608,102,629,276.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,102,629,276.35/894,844.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,562.39

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