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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,856.97, 1,233,546.42 and 485,986.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,856.97, 1,233,546.42 and 485,986.24 is: 670,673.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,856.97 : 1,233,546.42 = 485,986.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,856.97/1,233,546.42 = 485,986.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,856.97x = 1,233,546.42 × 485,986.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,856.97x = 599,486,586,521.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,486,586,521.26/893,856.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,673.95

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