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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,831.83, 1,233,512.25 and 485,961.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,831.83, 1,233,512.25 and 485,961.11 is: 670,639.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,831.83 : 1,233,512.25 = 485,961.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,831.83/1,233,512.25 = 485,961.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,831.83x = 1,233,512.25 × 485,961.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,831.83x = 599,438,982,208.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,438,982,208.60/893,831.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,639.56

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