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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,422.69, 1,237,063.34 and 494,014.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,422.69, 1,237,063.34 and 494,014.69 is: 681,740.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,422.69 : 1,237,063.34 = 494,014.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,422.69/1,237,063.34 = 494,014.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,422.69x = 1,237,063.34 × 494,014.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,422.69x = 611,127,456,857.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,127,456,857.73/896,422.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,740.28

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