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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,438.22, 1,237,084.70 and 494,030.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,438.22, 1,237,084.70 and 494,030.22 is: 681,761.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,438.22 : 1,237,084.70 = 494,030.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,438.22/1,237,084.70 = 494,030.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,438.22x = 1,237,084.70 × 494,030.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,438.22x = 611,157,226,499.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,157,226,499.63/896,438.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,761.68

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