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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,075, 1,229,683.50 and 488,667

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,075, 1,229,683.50 and 488,667 is: 674,360.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,075 : 1,229,683.50 = 488,667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,075/1,229,683.50 = 488,667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,075x = 1,229,683.50 × 488,667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,075x = 600,905,746,894.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,905,746,894.50/891,075
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,360.46

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