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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890,603, 1,229,109.92 and 488,272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890,603, 1,229,109.92 and 488,272.76 is: 673,859.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890,603 : 1,229,109.92 = 488,272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890,603/1,229,109.92 = 488,272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890,603x = 1,229,109.92 × 488,272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890,603x = 600,140,892,981.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,140,892,981.78/890,603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,859.05

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