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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,970.08, 1,201,920.92 and 488,996.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,970.08, 1,201,920.92 and 488,996.72 is: 674,805.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,970.08 : 1,201,920.92 = 488,996.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,970.08/1,201,920.92 = 488,996.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,970.08x = 1,201,920.92 × 488,996.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,970.08x = 587,735,387,579.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,735,387,579.38/870,970.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,805.49

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