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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,821.24, 1,236,233.10 and 493,413.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,821.24, 1,236,233.10 and 493,413.24 is: 680,910.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,821.24 : 1,236,233.10 = 493,413.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,821.24/1,236,233.10 = 493,413.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,821.24x = 1,236,233.10 × 493,413.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,821.24x = 609,973,779,266.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,973,779,266.24/895,821.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,910.15

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