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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,443.32, 1,237,091.76 and 494,035.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,443.32, 1,237,091.76 and 494,035.32 is: 681,768.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,443.32 : 1,237,091.76 = 494,035.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,443.32/1,237,091.76 = 494,035.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,443.32x = 1,237,091.76 × 494,035.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,443.32x = 611,167,023,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,167,023,520.96/896,443.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,768.73

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