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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,991.39, 1,236,467.58 and 493,583.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,991.39, 1,236,467.58 and 493,583.39 is: 681,144.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,991.39 : 1,236,467.58 = 493,583.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,991.39/1,236,467.58 = 493,583.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,991.39x = 1,236,467.58 × 493,583.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,991.39x = 610,299,858,215.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,299,858,215.91/895,991.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,144.78

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