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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,568.64, 1,240,017.12 and 496,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,568.64, 1,240,017.12 and 496,152 is: 684,685.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,568.64 : 1,240,017.12 = 496,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,568.64/1,240,017.12 = 496,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,568.64x = 1,240,017.12 × 496,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,568.64x = 615,236,974,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,236,974,122.24/898,568.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,685.56

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