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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,856.49, 1,230,755.72 and 483,947.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,856.49, 1,230,755.72 and 483,947.96 is: 667,844.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,856.49 : 1,230,755.72 = 483,947.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,856.49/1,230,755.72 = 483,947.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,856.49x = 1,230,755.72 × 483,947.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,856.49x = 595,621,714,840.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,621,714,840.31/891,856.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,844.79

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