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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,853.13, 1,234,897.52 and 492,445.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,853.13, 1,234,897.52 and 492,445.13 is: 679,574.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,853.13 : 1,234,897.52 = 492,445.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,853.13/1,234,897.52 = 492,445.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,853.13x = 1,234,897.52 × 492,445.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,853.13x = 608,119,261,136.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,119,261,136.36/894,853.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,574.38

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