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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,844.95, 1,234,886.22 and 492,436.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,844.95, 1,234,886.22 and 492,436.95 is: 679,563.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,844.95 : 1,234,886.22 = 492,436.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,844.95/1,234,886.22 = 492,436.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,844.95x = 1,234,886.22 × 492,436.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,844.95x = 608,103,603,773.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,103,603,773.83/894,844.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,563.10

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