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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,028.44, 1,233,741.79 and 486,126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,028.44, 1,233,741.79 and 486,126.72 is: 670,845.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,028.44 : 1,233,741.79 = 486,126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,028.44/1,233,741.79 = 486,126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,028.44x = 1,233,741.79 × 486,126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,028.44x = 599,754,850,307.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,754,850,307.29/894,028.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,845.38

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