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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,717.22, 954,930.57 and 490,992.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,717.22, 954,930.57 and 490,992.74 is: 677,826.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,717.22 : 954,930.57 = 490,992.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,717.22/954,930.57 = 490,992.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,717.22x = 954,930.57 × 490,992.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,717.22x = 468,863,977,074.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,863,977,074.06/691,717.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,826.09

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