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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,651.07, 1,235,942.46 and 493,243.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,651.07, 1,235,942.46 and 493,243.07 is: 680,644.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,651.07 : 1,235,942.46 = 493,243.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,651.07/1,235,942.46 = 493,243.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,651.07x = 1,235,942.46 × 493,243.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,651.07x = 609,620,047,134.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,620,047,134.04/895,651.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,644.58

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