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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,931.01, 1,236,384.81 and 493,523.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,931.01, 1,236,384.81 and 493,523.01 is: 681,061.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,931.01 : 1,236,384.81 = 493,523.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,931.01/1,236,384.81 = 493,523.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,931.01x = 1,236,384.81 × 493,523.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,931.01x = 610,184,352,949.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,184,352,949.48/895,931.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,061.76

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