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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,059.68, 942,397.84 and 490,694.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,059.68, 942,397.84 and 490,694.56 is: 677,989.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,059.68 : 942,397.84 = 490,694.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,059.68/942,397.84 = 490,694.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,059.68x = 942,397.84 × 490,694.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,059.68x = 462,429,493,443.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,429,493,443.75/682,059.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,989.78

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