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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,996.37, 1,236,474.44 and 493,588.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,996.37, 1,236,474.44 and 493,588.37 is: 681,151.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,996.37 : 1,236,474.44 = 493,588.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,996.37/1,236,474.44 = 493,588.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,996.37x = 1,236,474.44 × 493,588.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,996.37x = 610,309,394,735.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,309,394,735.95/895,996.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,151.64

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