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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,102.38, 1,236,617.58 and 488,203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,102.38, 1,236,617.58 and 488,203 is: 673,718.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,102.38 : 1,236,617.58 = 488,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,102.38/1,236,617.58 = 488,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,102.38x = 1,236,617.58 × 488,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,102.38x = 603,720,412,408.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,720,412,408.74/896,102.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,718.12

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