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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,095.41, 1,236,607.93 and 488,195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,095.41, 1,236,607.93 and 488,195.98 is: 673,708.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,095.41 : 1,236,607.93 = 488,195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,095.41/1,236,607.93 = 488,195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,095.41x = 1,236,607.93 × 488,195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,095.41x = 603,707,017,780.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,707,017,780.85/896,095.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,708.42

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