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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890,032.80, 1,334,459.52 and 490,864.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890,032.80, 1,334,459.52 and 490,864.80 is: 735,971.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890,032.80 : 1,334,459.52 = 490,864.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890,032.80/1,334,459.52 = 490,864.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890,032.80x = 1,334,459.52 × 490,864.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890,032.80x = 655,039,205,392.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,039,205,392.90/890,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,971.98

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