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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,438.82, 1,237,085.57 and 494,030.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,438.82, 1,237,085.57 and 494,030.82 is: 681,762.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,438.82 : 1,237,085.57 = 494,030.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,438.82/1,237,085.57 = 494,030.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,438.82x = 1,237,085.57 × 494,030.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,438.82x = 611,158,396,087.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,158,396,087.11/896,438.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,762.53

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