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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,109.40, 1,236,627.24 and 488,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,109.40, 1,236,627.24 and 488,210 is: 673,727.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,109.40 : 1,236,627.24 = 488,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,109.40/1,236,627.24 = 488,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,109.40x = 1,236,627.24 × 488,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,109.40x = 603,733,784,840.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,733,784,840.40/896,109.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,727.77

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