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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,860.96, 1,234,908.30 and 492,452.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,860.96, 1,234,908.30 and 492,452.96 is: 679,585.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,860.96 : 1,234,908.30 = 492,452.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,860.96/1,234,908.30 = 492,452.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,860.96x = 1,234,908.30 × 492,452.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,860.96x = 608,134,247,663.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,134,247,663.57/894,860.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,585.18

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