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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900,884.21, 1,243,220.34 and 492,986.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900,884.21, 1,243,220.34 and 492,986.15 is: 680,320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900,884.21 : 1,243,220.34 = 492,986.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900,884.21/1,243,220.34 = 492,986.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900,884.21x = 1,243,220.34 × 492,986.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900,884.21x = 612,890,406,553.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,890,406,553.36/900,884.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,320.96

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