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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,361.44, 1,253,540.04 and 494,896.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,361.44, 1,253,540.04 and 494,896.16 is: 682,957.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,361.44 : 1,253,540.04 = 494,896.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,361.44/1,253,540.04 = 494,896.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,361.44x = 1,253,540.04 × 494,896.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,361.44x = 620,372,152,202.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,372,152,202.25/908,361.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,957.38

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