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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,960.44, 1,237,746.54 and 494,555.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,960.44, 1,237,746.54 and 494,555.32 is: 682,453.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,960.44 : 1,237,746.54 = 494,555.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,960.44/1,237,746.54 = 494,555.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,960.44x = 1,237,746.54 × 494,555.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,960.44x = 612,134,136,168.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,134,136,168.59/896,960.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,453.88

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