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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,277.64, 892,914.84 and 494,049.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,277.64, 892,914.84 and 494,049.82 is: 681,538.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,277.64 : 892,914.84 = 494,049.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,277.64/892,914.84 = 494,049.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,277.64x = 892,914.84 × 494,049.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,277.64x = 441,144,415,977.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,144,415,977.33/647,277.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,538.17

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