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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,998.93, 1,236,477.98 and 493,590.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,998.93, 1,236,477.98 and 493,590.93 is: 681,155.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,998.93 : 1,236,477.98 = 493,590.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,998.93/1,236,477.98 = 493,590.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,998.93x = 1,236,477.98 × 493,590.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,998.93x = 610,314,316,072.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,314,316,072.72/895,998.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,155.18

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