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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,247.51, 1,254,286.61 and 494,666.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,247.51, 1,254,286.61 and 494,666.44 is: 741,063.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,247.51 : 1,254,286.61 = 494,666.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,247.51/1,254,286.61 = 494,666.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,247.51x = 1,254,286.61 × 494,666.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,247.51x = 620,453,486,499.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,453,486,499.32/837,247.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,063.40

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