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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,673.83, 1,201,463.98 and 488,626.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,673.83, 1,201,463.98 and 488,626.80 is: 674,268.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,673.83 : 1,201,463.98 = 488,626.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,673.83/1,201,463.98 = 488,626.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,673.83x = 1,201,463.98 × 488,626.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,673.83x = 587,067,503,585.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,067,503,585.80/870,673.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,268.00

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