Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,435.21, 1,237,080.57 and 494,027.21
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 896,435.21, 1,237,080.57 and 494,027.21 is: 681,757.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
896,435.21 : 1,237,080.57 = 494,027.21 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
896,435.21/1,237,080.57 = 494,027.21/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
896,435.21x = 1,237,080.57 × 494,027.21 - Step 4: Simplify right side
896,435.21x = 611,151,462,542.31 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 611,151,462,542.31/896,435.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 681,757.54
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