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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,152.65, 1,236,679.29 and 488,271.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,152.65, 1,236,679.29 and 488,271.48 is: 673,808.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,152.65 : 1,236,679.29 = 488,271.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,152.65/1,236,679.29 = 488,271.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,152.65x = 1,236,679.29 × 488,271.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,152.65x = 603,835,227,213.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,835,227,213.65/896,152.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,808.45

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