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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,337.93, 1,253,507.52 and 494,872.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,337.93, 1,253,507.52 and 494,872.66 is: 682,924.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,337.93 : 1,253,507.52 = 494,872.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,337.93/1,253,507.52 = 494,872.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,337.93x = 1,253,507.52 × 494,872.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,337.93x = 620,326,600,752.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,326,600,752.40/908,337.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,924.91

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