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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,522, 1,230,321.96 and 489,114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,522, 1,230,321.96 and 489,114 is: 674,989.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,522 : 1,230,321.96 = 489,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,522/1,230,321.96 = 489,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,522x = 1,230,321.96 × 489,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,522x = 601,767,695,143.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,767,695,143.44/891,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,989.17

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