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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,932.30, 1,240,526.67 and 496,524.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,932.30, 1,240,526.67 and 496,524.30 is: 685,203.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,932.30 : 1,240,526.67 = 496,524.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,932.30/1,240,526.67 = 496,524.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,932.30x = 1,240,526.67 × 496,524.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,932.30x = 615,951,636,453.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,951,636,453.08/898,932.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,203.59

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