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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,985.46, 1,201,959.93 and 489,020.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,985.46, 1,201,959.93 and 489,020.44 is: 674,848.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,985.46 : 1,201,959.93 = 489,020.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,985.46/1,201,959.93 = 489,020.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,985.46x = 1,201,959.93 × 489,020.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,985.46x = 587,782,970,826.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,782,970,826.07/870,985.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,848.20

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