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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,393.75, 1,232,879.33 and 485,487.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,393.75, 1,232,879.33 and 485,487.88 is: 669,971.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,393.75 : 1,232,879.33 = 485,487.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,393.75/1,232,879.33 = 485,487.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,393.75x = 1,232,879.33 × 485,487.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,393.75x = 598,547,970,349.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,547,970,349.04/893,393.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,971.07

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