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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,095.97, 1,236,608.71 and 488,196.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,095.97, 1,236,608.71 and 488,196.54 is: 673,709.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,095.97 : 1,236,608.71 = 488,196.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,095.97/1,236,608.71 = 488,196.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,095.97x = 1,236,608.71 × 488,196.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,095.97x = 603,708,092,335.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,708,092,335.37/896,095.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,709.19

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