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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,646.62, 1,201,426.43 and 488,599.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,646.62, 1,201,426.43 and 488,599.59 is: 674,230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,646.62 : 1,201,426.43 = 488,599.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,646.62/1,201,426.43 = 488,599.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,646.62x = 1,201,426.43 × 488,599.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,646.62x = 587,016,463,175.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,016,463,175.52/870,646.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,230.45

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