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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,213, 1,235,393.94 and 492,805

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,213, 1,235,393.94 and 492,805 is: 680,070.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,213 : 1,235,393.94 = 492,805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,213/1,235,393.94 = 492,805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,213x = 1,235,393.94 × 492,805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,213x = 608,808,310,601.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,808,310,601.70/895,213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,070.90

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