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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,777.12, 1,237,560.72 and 494,383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,777.12, 1,237,560.72 and 494,383.52 is: 682,253.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,777.12 : 1,237,560.72 = 494,383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,777.12/1,237,560.72 = 494,383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,777.12x = 1,237,560.72 × 494,383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,777.12x = 611,829,624,967.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,829,624,967.33/896,777.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,253.83

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