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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,566.73, 1,233,134.58 and 485,668.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,566.73, 1,233,134.58 and 485,668.44 is: 670,229.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,566.73 : 1,233,134.58 = 485,668.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,566.73/1,233,134.58 = 485,668.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,566.73x = 1,233,134.58 × 485,668.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,566.73x = 598,894,547,778.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,894,547,778.66/893,566.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,229.24

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