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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,103.38, 1,236,618.96 and 488,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,103.38, 1,236,618.96 and 488,204 is: 673,719.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,103.38 : 1,236,618.96 = 488,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,103.38/1,236,618.96 = 488,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,103.38x = 1,236,618.96 × 488,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,103.38x = 603,722,322,747.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,722,322,747.84/896,103.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,719.50

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