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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,991.64, 1,236,467.93 and 493,583.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,991.64, 1,236,467.93 and 493,583.64 is: 681,145.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,991.64 : 1,236,467.93 = 493,583.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,991.64/1,236,467.93 = 493,583.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,991.64x = 1,236,467.93 × 493,583.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,991.64x = 610,300,339,164.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,300,339,164.75/895,991.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,145.13

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