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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,767.06, 1,236,158.55 and 493,359.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,767.06, 1,236,158.55 and 493,359.06 is: 680,835.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,767.06 : 1,236,158.55 = 493,359.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,767.06/1,236,158.55 = 493,359.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,767.06x = 1,236,158.55 × 493,359.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,767.06x = 609,870,020,238.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,870,020,238.96/895,767.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,835.51

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