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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,992.74, 1,236,469.44 and 493,584.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,992.74, 1,236,469.44 and 493,584.74 is: 681,146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,992.74 : 1,236,469.44 = 493,584.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,992.74/1,236,469.44 = 493,584.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,992.74x = 1,236,469.44 × 493,584.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,992.74x = 610,302,438,410.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,302,438,410.08/895,992.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,146.64

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