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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,661.38, 1,236,007.29 and 493,250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,661.38, 1,236,007.29 and 493,250.50 is: 680,682.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,661.38 : 1,236,007.29 = 493,250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,661.38/1,236,007.29 = 493,250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,661.38x = 1,236,007.29 × 493,250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,661.38x = 609,661,213,796.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,661,213,796.15/895,661.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,682.71

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