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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,926, 1,236,377.88 and 493,518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,926, 1,236,377.88 and 493,518 is: 681,054.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,926 : 1,236,377.88 = 493,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,926/1,236,377.88 = 493,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,926x = 1,236,377.88 × 493,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,926x = 610,174,738,581.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,174,738,581.84/895,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,054.84

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