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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,990.46, 1,201,966.83 and 489,025.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,990.46, 1,201,966.83 and 489,025.45 is: 674,855.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,990.46 : 1,201,966.83 = 489,025.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,990.46/1,201,966.83 = 489,025.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,990.46x = 1,201,966.83 × 489,025.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,990.46x = 587,792,369,925.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,792,369,925.82/870,990.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,855.12

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