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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,958.08, 1,237,797.12 and 494,550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,958.08, 1,237,797.12 and 494,550.40 is: 682,476.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,958.08 : 1,237,797.12 = 494,550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,958.08/1,237,797.12 = 494,550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,958.08x = 1,237,797.12 × 494,550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,958.08x = 612,153,060,814.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,153,060,814.85/896,958.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,476.78

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