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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,993.36, 1,236,470.30 and 493,585.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,993.36, 1,236,470.30 and 493,585.36 is: 681,147.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,993.36 : 1,236,470.30 = 493,585.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,993.36/1,236,470.30 = 493,585.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,993.36x = 1,236,470.30 × 493,585.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,993.36x = 610,303,634,446.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,303,634,446.65/895,993.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,147.50

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