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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,565.73, 1,233,133.20 and 485,667.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,565.73, 1,233,133.20 and 485,667.44 is: 670,227.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,565.73 : 1,233,133.20 = 485,667.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,565.73/1,233,133.20 = 485,667.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,565.73x = 1,233,133.20 × 485,667.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,565.73x = 598,892,644,423.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,892,644,423.01/893,565.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,227.86

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