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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,992.89, 1,236,469.64 and 493,584.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,992.89, 1,236,469.64 and 493,584.89 is: 681,146.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,992.89 : 1,236,469.64 = 493,584.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,992.89/1,236,469.64 = 493,584.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,992.89x = 1,236,469.64 × 493,584.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,992.89x = 610,302,731,247.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,302,731,247.74/895,992.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,146.85

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