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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,249.46, 1,254,289.51 and 494,668.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,249.46, 1,254,289.51 and 494,668.37 is: 741,066.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,249.46 : 1,254,289.51 = 494,668.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,249.46/1,254,289.51 = 494,668.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,249.46x = 1,254,289.51 × 494,668.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,249.46x = 620,457,344,946.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,457,344,946.46/837,249.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,066.29

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