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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,393.12, 1,235,650.80 and 492,999.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,393.12, 1,235,650.80 and 492,999.52 is: 680,343.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,393.12 : 1,235,650.80 = 492,999.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,393.12/1,235,650.80 = 492,999.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,393.12x = 1,235,650.80 × 492,999.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,393.12x = 609,175,251,287.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,175,251,287.62/895,393.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,343.90

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