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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,808.64, 1,240,348.32 and 496,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,808.64, 1,240,348.32 and 496,392 is: 685,016.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,808.64 : 1,240,348.32 = 496,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,808.64/1,240,348.32 = 496,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,808.64x = 1,240,348.32 × 496,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,808.64x = 615,698,983,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,698,983,261.44/898,808.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,016.76

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