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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,899.36, 1,236,341.20 and 493,491.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,899.36, 1,236,341.20 and 493,491.36 is: 681,018.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,899.36 : 1,236,341.20 = 493,491.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,899.36/1,236,341.20 = 493,491.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,899.36x = 1,236,341.20 × 493,491.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,899.36x = 610,123,700,212.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,123,700,212.03/895,899.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,018.12

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