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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,924.85, 1,236,362.69 and 493,516.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,924.85, 1,236,362.69 and 493,516.85 is: 681,045.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,924.85 : 1,236,362.69 = 493,516.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,924.85/1,236,362.69 = 493,516.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,924.85x = 1,236,362.69 × 493,516.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,924.85x = 610,165,817,758.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,165,817,758.74/895,924.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,045.76

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