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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,872.38, 1,236,303.95 and 493,464.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,872.38, 1,236,303.95 and 493,464.38 is: 680,980.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,872.38 : 1,236,303.95 = 493,464.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,872.38/1,236,303.95 = 493,464.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,872.38x = 1,236,303.95 × 493,464.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,872.38x = 610,071,953,529.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,071,953,529.46/895,872.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,980.87

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