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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,239.52, 870,051.60 and 486,677.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,239.52, 870,051.60 and 486,677.28 is: 671,862.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,239.52 : 870,051.60 = 486,677.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,239.52/870,051.60 = 486,677.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,239.52x = 870,051.60 × 486,677.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,239.52x = 423,434,346,147.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,434,346,147.65/630,239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,862.57

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