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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,830.83, 1,233,510.87 and 485,960.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,830.83, 1,233,510.87 and 485,960.11 is: 670,638.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,830.83 : 1,233,510.87 = 485,960.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,830.83/1,233,510.87 = 485,960.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,830.83x = 1,233,510.87 × 485,960.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,830.83x = 599,437,078,071.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,437,078,071.40/893,830.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,638.18

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