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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,632.26, 1,237,352.55 and 494,224.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,632.26, 1,237,352.55 and 494,224.26 is: 682,029.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,632.26 : 1,237,352.55 = 494,224.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,632.26/1,237,352.55 = 494,224.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,632.26x = 1,237,352.55 × 494,224.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,632.26x = 611,529,648,382.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,529,648,382.86/896,632.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,029.50

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