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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816,700.32, 1,126,956.24 and 489,996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816,700.32, 1,126,956.24 and 489,996 is: 676,140.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816,700.32 : 1,126,956.24 = 489,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816,700.32/1,126,956.24 = 489,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816,700.32x = 1,126,956.24 × 489,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816,700.32x = 552,204,049,775.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,204,049,775.04/816,700.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,140.36

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