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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,670.72, 1,201,459.67 and 488,623.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,670.72, 1,201,459.67 and 488,623.69 is: 674,263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,670.72 : 1,201,459.67 = 488,623.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,670.72/1,201,459.67 = 488,623.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,670.72x = 1,201,459.67 × 488,623.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,670.72x = 587,061,655,559.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,061,655,559.49/870,670.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,263.70

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