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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,867.02, 1,236,303.81 and 487,970.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,867.02, 1,236,303.81 and 487,970.46 is: 673,403.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,867.02 : 1,236,303.81 = 487,970.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,867.02/1,236,303.81 = 487,970.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,867.02x = 1,236,303.81 × 487,970.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,867.02x = 603,279,738,865.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,279,738,865.45/895,867.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,403.22

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