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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,785.38, 1,236,183.82 and 493,377.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,785.38, 1,236,183.82 and 493,377.38 is: 680,860.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,785.38 : 1,236,183.82 = 493,377.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,785.38/1,236,183.82 = 493,377.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,785.38x = 1,236,183.82 × 493,377.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,785.38x = 609,905,134,309.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,905,134,309.99/895,785.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,860.78

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