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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,853.32, 1,234,897.77 and 492,445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,853.32, 1,234,897.77 and 492,445.32 is: 679,574.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,853.32 : 1,234,897.77 = 492,445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,853.32/1,234,897.77 = 492,445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,853.32x = 1,234,897.77 × 492,445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,853.32x = 608,119,627,514.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,119,627,514.94/894,853.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,574.65

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