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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,997.59, 1,236,476.13 and 493,589.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,997.59, 1,236,476.13 and 493,589.59 is: 681,153.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,997.59 : 1,236,476.13 = 493,589.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,997.59/1,236,476.13 = 493,589.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,997.59x = 1,236,476.13 × 493,589.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,997.59x = 610,311,741,109.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,311,741,109.34/895,997.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,153.33

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