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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,277.16, 1,236,804.42 and 493,869.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,277.16, 1,236,804.42 and 493,869.16 is: 681,507.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,277.16 : 1,236,804.42 = 493,869.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,277.16/1,236,804.42 = 493,869.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,277.16x = 1,236,804.42 × 493,869.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,277.16x = 610,819,559,989.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,819,559,989.69/896,277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,507.45

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