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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,316.16, 1,236,858.08 and 493,908.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,316.16, 1,236,858.08 and 493,908.16 is: 681,561.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,316.16 : 1,236,858.08 = 493,908.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,316.16/1,236,858.08 = 493,908.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,316.16x = 1,236,858.08 × 493,908.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,316.16x = 610,894,298,473.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,894,298,473.93/896,316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,561.18

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