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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,859.96, 1,234,906.92 and 492,451.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,859.96, 1,234,906.92 and 492,451.96 is: 679,583.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,859.96 : 1,234,906.92 = 492,451.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,859.96/1,234,906.92 = 492,451.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,859.96x = 1,234,906.92 × 492,451.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,859.96x = 608,132,333,171.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,132,333,171.56/894,859.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,583.80

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