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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,740.86, 1,233,368.18 and 485,846.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,740.86, 1,233,368.18 and 485,846.22 is: 670,470.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,740.86 : 1,233,368.18 = 485,846.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,740.86/1,233,368.18 = 485,846.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,740.86x = 1,233,368.18 × 485,846.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,740.86x = 599,227,268,121.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,227,268,121.28/893,740.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,470.93

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