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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,219, 1,235,402.22 and 492,811

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,219, 1,235,402.22 and 492,811 is: 680,079.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,219 : 1,235,402.22 = 492,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,219/1,235,402.22 = 492,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,219x = 1,235,402.22 × 492,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,219x = 608,819,803,440.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,819,803,440.42/895,219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,079.18

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