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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,844.59, 1,234,885.74 and 492,436.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,844.59, 1,234,885.74 and 492,436.59 is: 679,562.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,844.59 : 1,234,885.74 = 492,436.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,844.59/1,234,885.74 = 492,436.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,844.59x = 1,234,885.74 × 492,436.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,844.59x = 608,102,922,845.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,102,922,845.23/894,844.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,562.61

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