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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,146.73, 1,229,860.26 and 488,816.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,146.73, 1,229,860.26 and 488,816.49 is: 674,609.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,146.73 : 1,229,860.26 = 488,816.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,146.73/1,229,860.26 = 488,816.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,146.73x = 1,229,860.26 × 488,816.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,146.73x = 601,175,975,483.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,175,975,483.69/891,146.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,609.42

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