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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,322.66, 1,253,486.46 and 494,857.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,322.66, 1,253,486.46 and 494,857.41 is: 682,903.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,322.66 : 1,253,486.46 = 494,857.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,322.66/1,253,486.46 = 494,857.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,322.66x = 1,253,486.46 × 494,857.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,322.66x = 620,297,063,065.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,297,063,065.67/908,322.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,903.87

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