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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,371.96, 1,235,575.98 and 492,938.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,371.96, 1,235,575.98 and 492,938.04 is: 680,233.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,371.96 : 1,235,575.98 = 492,938.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,371.96/1,235,575.98 = 492,938.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,371.96x = 1,235,575.98 × 492,938.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,371.96x = 609,062,401,852.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,062,401,852.28/895,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,233.95

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