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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,659.38, 1,236,004.53 and 493,248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,659.38, 1,236,004.53 and 493,248.50 is: 680,679.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,659.38 : 1,236,004.53 = 493,248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,659.38/1,236,004.53 = 493,248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,659.38x = 1,236,004.53 × 493,248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,659.38x = 609,657,380,415.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,657,380,415.71/895,659.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,679.95

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