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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,565.24, 1,233,132.53 and 485,666.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,565.24, 1,233,132.53 and 485,666.97 is: 670,227.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,565.24 : 1,233,132.53 = 485,666.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,565.24/1,233,132.53 = 485,666.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,565.24x = 1,233,132.53 × 485,666.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,565.24x = 598,891,737,025.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,891,737,025.20/893,565.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,227.21

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