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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,982.60, 1,333,473.90 and 490,851.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,982.60, 1,333,473.90 and 490,851.40 is: 736,277.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,982.60 : 1,333,473.90 = 490,851.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,982.60/1,333,473.90 = 490,851.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,982.60x = 1,333,473.90 × 490,851.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,982.60x = 654,537,530,678.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,537,530,678.46/888,982.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,277.10

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