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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,993.73, 1,236,470.82 and 493,585.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,993.73, 1,236,470.82 and 493,585.73 is: 681,148.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,993.73 : 1,236,470.82 = 493,585.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,993.73/1,236,470.82 = 493,585.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,993.73x = 1,236,470.82 × 493,585.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,993.73x = 610,304,353,553.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,304,353,553.63/895,993.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,148.02

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