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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,591.98, 1,201,416.95 and 488,618.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,591.98, 1,201,416.95 and 488,618.78 is: 674,293.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,591.98 : 1,201,416.95 = 488,618.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,591.98/1,201,416.95 = 488,618.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,591.98x = 1,201,416.95 × 488,618.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,591.98x = 587,034,879,594.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,034,879,594.78/870,591.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,293.92

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