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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,422.35, 1,237,062.86 and 494,014.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,422.35, 1,237,062.86 and 494,014.35 is: 681,739.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,422.35 : 1,237,062.86 = 494,014.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,422.35/1,237,062.86 = 494,014.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,422.35x = 1,237,062.86 × 494,014.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,422.35x = 611,126,804,692.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,126,804,692.04/896,422.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,739.81

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