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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,674.61, 1,241,550.87 and 491,778.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,674.61, 1,241,550.87 and 491,778.10 is: 678,653.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,674.61 : 1,241,550.87 = 491,778.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,674.61/1,241,550.87 = 491,778.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,674.61x = 1,241,550.87 × 491,778.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,674.61x = 610,567,527,901.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,567,527,901.95/899,674.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,653.73

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