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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,766.50, 1,236,157.77 and 493,358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,766.50, 1,236,157.77 and 493,358.50 is: 680,834.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,766.50 : 1,236,157.77 = 493,358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,766.50/1,236,157.77 = 493,358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,766.50x = 1,236,157.77 × 493,358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,766.50x = 609,868,943,170.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,868,943,170.55/895,766.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,834.73

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