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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,793.25, 1,236,194.70 and 493,385.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,793.25, 1,236,194.70 and 493,385.25 is: 680,871.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,793.25 : 1,236,194.70 = 493,385.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,793.25/1,236,194.70 = 493,385.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,793.25x = 1,236,194.70 × 493,385.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,793.25x = 609,920,231,108.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,920,231,108.18/895,793.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,871.65

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