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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,265.60, 1,235,522.48 and 492,857.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,265.60, 1,235,522.48 and 492,857.60 is: 680,174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,265.60 : 1,235,522.48 = 492,857.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,265.60/1,235,522.48 = 492,857.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,265.60x = 1,235,522.48 × 492,857.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,265.60x = 608,936,644,238.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,936,644,238.85/895,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,174.29

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