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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,586.57, 1,233,157.67 and 485,689.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,586.57, 1,233,157.67 and 485,689.33 is: 670,255.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,586.57 : 1,233,157.67 = 485,689.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,586.57/1,233,157.67 = 485,689.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,586.57x = 1,233,157.67 × 485,689.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,586.57x = 598,931,522,526.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,931,522,526.66/893,586.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,255.73

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