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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,159.76, 1,235,320.46 and 492,751.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,159.76, 1,235,320.46 and 492,751.76 is: 679,997.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,159.76 : 1,235,320.46 = 492,751.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,159.76/1,235,320.46 = 492,751.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,159.76x = 1,235,320.46 × 492,751.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,159.76x = 608,706,330,829.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,706,330,829.01/895,159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,997.42

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