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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,435.57, 1,237,081.08 and 494,027.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,435.57, 1,237,081.08 and 494,027.57 is: 681,758.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,435.57 : 1,237,081.08 = 494,027.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,435.57/1,237,081.08 = 494,027.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,435.57x = 1,237,081.08 × 494,027.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,435.57x = 611,152,153,659.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,152,153,659.97/896,435.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,758.04

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