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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,766.06, 1,236,157.17 and 493,358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,766.06, 1,236,157.17 and 493,358.06 is: 680,834.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,766.06 : 1,236,157.17 = 493,358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,766.06/1,236,157.17 = 493,358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,766.06x = 1,236,157.17 × 493,358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,766.06x = 609,868,104,486.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,868,104,486.59/895,766.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,834.13

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