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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881,236.13, 1,216,095.51 and 494,049.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881,236.13, 1,216,095.51 and 494,049.65 is: 681,782.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881,236.13 : 1,216,095.51 = 494,049.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881,236.13/1,216,095.51 = 494,049.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881,236.13x = 1,216,095.51 × 494,049.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881,236.13x = 600,811,555,001.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,811,555,001.59/881,236.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,782.71

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