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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235,508.96, 1,853,281.68 and 487,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235,508.96, 1,853,281.68 and 487,548 is: 731,329.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235,508.96 : 1,853,281.68 = 487,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235,508.96/1,853,281.68 = 487,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235,508.96x = 1,853,281.68 × 487,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235,508.96x = 903,563,776,520.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,563,776,520.64/1,235,508.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,329.20

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