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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,444.74, 1,239,858 and 490,554.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,444.74, 1,239,858 and 490,554.84 is: 676,968.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,444.74 : 1,239,858 = 490,554.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,444.74/1,239,858 = 490,554.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,444.74x = 1,239,858 × 490,554.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,444.74x = 608,218,342,812.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,218,342,812.72/898,444.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,968.00

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