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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,829.36, 1,236,244.32 and 493,421.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,829.36, 1,236,244.32 and 493,421.36 is: 680,921.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,829.36 : 1,236,244.32 = 493,421.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,829.36/1,236,244.32 = 493,421.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,829.36x = 1,236,244.32 × 493,421.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,829.36x = 609,989,353,666.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,989,353,666.68/895,829.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,921.37

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