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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,660.38, 1,236,005.91 and 493,249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,660.38, 1,236,005.91 and 493,249.50 is: 680,681.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,660.38 : 1,236,005.91 = 493,249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,660.38/1,236,005.91 = 493,249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,660.38x = 1,236,005.91 × 493,249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,660.38x = 609,659,297,104.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,659,297,104.55/895,660.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,681.33

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