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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,498.71, 1,233,037.74 and 485,600.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,498.71, 1,233,037.74 and 485,600.58 is: 670,133.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,498.71 : 1,233,037.74 = 485,600.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,498.71/1,233,037.74 = 485,600.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,498.71x = 1,233,037.74 × 485,600.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,498.71x = 598,763,841,705.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,763,841,705.89/893,498.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,133.97

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