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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,183.21, 1,240,858.32 and 491,276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,183.21, 1,240,858.32 and 491,276.28 is: 677,953.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,183.21 : 1,240,858.32 = 491,276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,183.21/1,240,858.32 = 491,276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,183.21x = 1,240,858.32 × 491,276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,183.21x = 609,604,259,456.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,604,259,456.65/899,183.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,953.34

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