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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,641.60, 1,233,223.14 and 485,743.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,641.60, 1,233,223.14 and 485,743.42 is: 670,324.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,641.60 : 1,233,223.14 = 485,743.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,641.60/1,233,223.14 = 485,743.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,641.60x = 1,233,223.14 × 485,743.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,641.60x = 599,030,025,646.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,030,025,646.74/893,641.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,324.69

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