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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,414.77, 1,237,052.40 and 494,006.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,414.77, 1,237,052.40 and 494,006.77 is: 681,729.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,414.77 : 1,237,052.40 = 494,006.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,414.77/1,237,052.40 = 494,006.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,414.77x = 1,237,052.40 × 494,006.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,414.77x = 611,112,255,958.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,112,255,958.91/896,414.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,729.35

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