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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,858.96, 1,234,905.54 and 492,450.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,858.96, 1,234,905.54 and 492,450.96 is: 679,582.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,858.96 : 1,234,905.54 = 492,450.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,858.96/1,234,905.54 = 492,450.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,858.96x = 1,234,905.54 × 492,450.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,858.96x = 608,130,418,682.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,130,418,682.32/894,858.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,582.42

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