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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,437.57, 1,237,083.84 and 494,029.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,437.57, 1,237,083.84 and 494,029.57 is: 681,760.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,437.57 : 1,237,083.84 = 494,029.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,437.57/1,237,083.84 = 494,029.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,437.57x = 1,237,083.84 × 494,029.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,437.57x = 611,155,997,529.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,155,997,529.15/896,437.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,760.80

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