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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,849, 1,234,894.05 and 492,441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,849, 1,234,894.05 and 492,441 is: 679,569.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,849 : 1,234,894.05 = 492,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,849/1,234,894.05 = 492,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,849x = 1,234,894.05 × 492,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,849x = 608,112,460,876.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,112,460,876.05/894,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,569.92

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