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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,673.61, 1,235,973.51 and 493,265.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,673.61, 1,235,973.51 and 493,265.61 is: 680,675.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,673.61 : 1,235,973.51 = 493,265.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,673.61/1,235,973.51 = 493,265.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,673.61x = 1,235,973.51 × 493,265.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,673.61x = 609,663,227,353.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,663,227,353.99/895,673.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,675.66

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