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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,161.52, 1,235,323.12 and 492,753.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,161.52, 1,235,323.12 and 492,753.52 is: 679,999.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,161.52 : 1,235,323.12 = 492,753.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,161.52/1,235,323.12 = 492,753.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,161.52x = 1,235,323.12 × 492,753.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,161.52x = 608,709,815,717.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,709,815,717.38/895,161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,999.98

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