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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,472.70, 1,239,882.93 and 490,573.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,472.70, 1,239,882.93 and 490,573.35 is: 676,986.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,472.70 : 1,239,882.93 = 490,573.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,472.70/1,239,882.93 = 490,573.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,472.70x = 1,239,882.93 × 490,573.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,472.70x = 608,253,522,577.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,253,522,577.92/898,472.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,986.09

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