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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,868.67, 1,234,918.95 and 492,460.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,868.67, 1,234,918.95 and 492,460.67 is: 679,595.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,868.67 : 1,234,918.95 = 492,460.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,868.67/1,234,918.95 = 492,460.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,868.67x = 1,234,918.95 × 492,460.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,868.67x = 608,149,013,512.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,149,013,512.70/894,868.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,595.83

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