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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,416.48, 1,237,048.08 and 494,008.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,416.48, 1,237,048.08 and 494,008.48 is: 681,728.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,416.48 : 1,237,048.08 = 494,008.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,416.48/1,237,048.08 = 494,008.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,416.48x = 1,237,048.08 × 494,008.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,416.48x = 611,112,241,687.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,112,241,687.72/896,416.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,728.03

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