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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,995.39, 1,236,473.09 and 493,587.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,995.39, 1,236,473.09 and 493,587.39 is: 681,150.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,995.39 : 1,236,473.09 = 493,587.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,995.39/1,236,473.09 = 493,587.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,995.39x = 1,236,473.09 × 493,587.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,995.39x = 610,307,525,298.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,307,525,298.34/895,995.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,150.30

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