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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,439.22, 1,239,810.71 and 490,558.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,439.22, 1,239,810.71 and 490,558.26 is: 676,951.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,439.22 : 1,239,810.71 = 490,558.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,439.22/1,239,810.71 = 490,558.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,439.22x = 1,239,810.71 × 490,558.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,439.22x = 608,199,382,174.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,199,382,174.17/898,439.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,951.06

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