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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,151.15, 1,236,677.22 and 488,269.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,151.15, 1,236,677.22 and 488,269.98 is: 673,806.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,151.15 : 1,236,677.22 = 488,269.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,151.15/1,236,677.22 = 488,269.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,151.15x = 1,236,677.22 × 488,269.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,151.15x = 603,832,361,475.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,832,361,475.86/896,151.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,806.38

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