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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,961.08, 1,237,801.26 and 494,553.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,961.08, 1,237,801.26 and 494,553.40 is: 682,480.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,961.08 : 1,237,801.26 = 494,553.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,961.08/1,237,801.26 = 494,553.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,961.08x = 1,237,801.26 × 494,553.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,961.08x = 612,158,821,657.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,158,821,657.28/896,961.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,480.92

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