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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,430.35, 1,237,073.90 and 494,022.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,430.35, 1,237,073.90 and 494,022.35 is: 681,750.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,430.35 : 1,237,073.90 = 494,022.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,430.35/1,237,073.90 = 494,022.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,430.35x = 1,237,073.90 × 494,022.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,430.35x = 611,142,146,546.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,142,146,546.18/896,430.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,750.85

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