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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,336.93, 1,253,506.14 and 494,871.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,336.93, 1,253,506.14 and 494,871.66 is: 682,923.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,336.93 : 1,253,506.14 = 494,871.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,336.93/1,253,506.14 = 494,871.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,336.93x = 1,253,506.14 × 494,871.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,336.93x = 620,324,664,321.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,324,664,321.99/908,336.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,923.54

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