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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,870.13, 1,236,300.84 and 493,462.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,870.13, 1,236,300.84 and 493,462.13 is: 680,977.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,870.13 : 1,236,300.84 = 493,462.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,870.13/1,236,300.84 = 493,462.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,870.13x = 1,236,300.84 × 493,462.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,870.13x = 610,067,639,645.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,067,639,645.69/895,870.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,977.77

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