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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,248.90, 978,373.35 and 494,784.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,248.90, 978,373.35 and 494,784.90 is: 742,177.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,248.90 : 978,373.35 = 494,784.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,248.90/978,373.35 = 494,784.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,248.90x = 978,373.35 × 494,784.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,248.90x = 484,084,360,142.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,084,360,142.42/652,248.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,177.35

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