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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,416.88, 1,237,055.31 and 494,008.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,416.88, 1,237,055.31 and 494,008.88 is: 681,732.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,416.88 : 1,237,055.31 = 494,008.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,416.88/1,237,055.31 = 494,008.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,416.88x = 1,237,055.31 × 494,008.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,416.88x = 611,116,303,395.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,116,303,395.28/896,416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,732.26

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