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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,998.98, 1,236,478.06 and 493,590.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,998.98, 1,236,478.06 and 493,590.98 is: 681,155.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,998.98 : 1,236,478.06 = 493,590.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,998.98/1,236,478.06 = 493,590.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,998.98x = 1,236,478.06 × 493,590.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,998.98x = 610,314,421,092.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,314,421,092.08/895,998.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,155.26

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