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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,371.46, 1,235,575.29 and 492,937.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,371.46, 1,235,575.29 and 492,937.54 is: 680,233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,371.46 : 1,235,575.29 = 492,937.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,371.46/1,235,575.29 = 492,937.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,371.46x = 1,235,575.29 × 492,937.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,371.46x = 609,061,443,937.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,061,443,937.39/895,371.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,233.26

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