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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,985.46, 1,201,928.96 and 489,028.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,985.46, 1,201,928.96 and 489,028.34 is: 674,841.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,985.46 : 1,201,928.96 = 489,028.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,985.46/1,201,928.96 = 489,028.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,985.46x = 1,201,928.96 × 489,028.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,985.46x = 587,777,324,106.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,777,324,106.73/870,985.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,841.72

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