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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,162.52, 1,235,324.50 and 492,754.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,162.52, 1,235,324.50 and 492,754.52 is: 680,001.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,162.52 : 1,235,324.50 = 492,754.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,162.52/1,235,324.50 = 492,754.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,162.52x = 1,235,324.50 × 492,754.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,162.52x = 608,711,731,041.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,711,731,041.74/895,162.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,001.36

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