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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,869.02, 1,236,306.57 and 487,972.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,869.02, 1,236,306.57 and 487,972.46 is: 673,405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,869.02 : 1,236,306.57 = 487,972.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,869.02/1,236,306.57 = 487,972.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,869.02x = 1,236,306.57 × 487,972.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,869.02x = 603,283,558,277.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,283,558,277.06/895,869.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,405.98

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