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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,450.96, 1,237,102.32 and 494,042.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,450.96, 1,237,102.32 and 494,042.96 is: 681,779.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,450.96 : 1,237,102.32 = 494,042.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,450.96/1,237,102.32 = 494,042.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,450.96x = 1,237,102.32 × 494,042.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,450.96x = 611,181,691,995.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,181,691,995.67/896,450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,779.28

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