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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,915.03, 1,236,345.51 and 488,012.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,915.03, 1,236,345.51 and 488,012.14 is: 673,447.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,915.03 : 1,236,345.51 = 488,012.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,915.03/1,236,345.51 = 488,012.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,915.03x = 1,236,345.51 × 488,012.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,915.03x = 603,351,618,114.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,351,618,114.49/895,915.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,447.37

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