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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,056.70, 1,233,791.55 and 486,158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,056.70, 1,233,791.55 and 486,158.82 is: 670,895.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,056.70 : 1,233,791.55 = 486,158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,056.70/1,233,791.55 = 486,158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,056.70x = 1,233,791.55 × 486,158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,056.70x = 599,818,644,073.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,818,644,073.97/894,056.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,895.53

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