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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,703, 1,237,450.14 and 494,303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,703, 1,237,450.14 and 494,303.64 is: 682,139.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,703 : 1,237,450.14 = 494,303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,703/1,237,450.14 = 494,303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,703x = 1,237,450.14 × 494,303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,703x = 611,676,108,520.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,676,108,520.51/896,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,139.02

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