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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,829.28, 1,236,244.38 and 493,421.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,829.28, 1,236,244.38 and 493,421.28 is: 680,921.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,829.28 : 1,236,244.38 = 493,421.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,829.28/1,236,244.38 = 493,421.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,829.28x = 1,236,244.38 × 493,421.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,829.28x = 609,989,284,372.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,989,284,372.41/895,829.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,921.35

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