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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,901.51, 1,233,608.27 and 486,030.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,901.51, 1,233,608.27 and 486,030.87 is: 670,735.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,901.51 : 1,233,608.27 = 486,030.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,901.51/1,233,608.27 = 486,030.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,901.51x = 1,233,608.27 × 486,030.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,901.51x = 599,571,698,277.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,571,698,277.14/893,901.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,735.75

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