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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,023.10, 1,236,511.86 and 493,615.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,023.10, 1,236,511.86 and 493,615.10 is: 681,188.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,023.10 : 1,236,511.86 = 493,615.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,023.10/1,236,511.86 = 493,615.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,023.10x = 1,236,511.86 × 493,615.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,023.10x = 610,360,925,425.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,360,925,425.09/896,023.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,188.83

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