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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890,982, 1,229,555.40 and 488,582.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890,982, 1,229,555.40 and 488,582.64 is: 674,244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890,982 : 1,229,555.40 = 488,582.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890,982/1,229,555.40 = 488,582.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890,982x = 1,229,555.40 × 488,582.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890,982x = 600,739,423,358.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,739,423,358.26/890,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,244.17

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