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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,444.54, 977,369.96 and 494,195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,444.54, 977,369.96 and 494,195.14 is: 680,830.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,444.54 : 977,369.96 = 494,195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,444.54/977,369.96 = 494,195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,444.54x = 977,369.96 × 494,195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,444.54x = 483,011,484,213.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,011,484,213.99/709,444.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,830.50

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