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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,676.23, 1,201,467.32 and 488,629.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,676.23, 1,201,467.32 and 488,629.20 is: 674,271.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,676.23 : 1,201,467.32 = 488,629.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,676.23/1,201,467.32 = 488,629.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,676.23x = 1,201,467.32 × 488,629.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,676.23x = 587,072,006,947.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,072,006,947.26/870,676.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,271.32

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