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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,879.77, 1,234,934.29 and 492,471.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,879.77, 1,234,934.29 and 492,471.77 is: 679,611.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,879.77 : 1,234,934.29 = 492,471.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,879.77/1,234,934.29 = 492,471.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,879.77x = 1,234,934.29 × 492,471.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,879.77x = 608,170,281,875.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,170,281,875.75/894,879.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,611.16

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