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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,268, 1,236,875.76 and 493,885.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,268, 1,236,875.76 and 493,885.92 is: 681,576.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,268 : 1,236,875.76 = 493,885.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,268/1,236,875.76 = 493,885.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,268x = 1,236,875.76 × 493,885.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,268x = 610,875,522,653.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,875,522,653.30/896,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,576.85

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