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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,641.39, 1,233,233.89 and 485,742.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,641.39, 1,233,233.89 and 485,742.98 is: 670,330.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,641.39 : 1,233,233.89 = 485,742.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,641.39/1,233,233.89 = 485,742.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,641.39x = 1,233,233.89 × 485,742.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,641.39x = 599,034,704,765.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,034,704,765.59/893,641.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,330.08

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