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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,168.50, 1,227,052.59 and 486,760.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,168.50, 1,227,052.59 and 486,760.50 is: 671,729.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,168.50 : 1,227,052.59 = 486,760.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,168.50/1,227,052.59 = 486,760.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,168.50x = 1,227,052.59 × 486,760.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,168.50x = 597,280,732,234.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,280,732,234.70/889,168.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,729.52

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