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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,439.36, 1,237,086.30 and 494,031.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,439.36, 1,237,086.30 and 494,031.36 is: 681,763.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,439.36 : 1,237,086.30 = 494,031.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,439.36/1,237,086.30 = 494,031.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,439.36x = 1,237,086.30 × 494,031.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,439.36x = 611,159,427,226.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,159,427,226.37/896,439.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,763.27

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