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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,224.32, 1,236,773.94 and 488,329.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,224.32, 1,236,773.94 and 488,329.53 is: 673,886.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,224.32 : 1,236,773.94 = 488,329.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,224.32/1,236,773.94 = 488,329.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,224.32x = 1,236,773.94 × 488,329.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,224.32x = 603,953,236,836.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,953,236,836.45/896,224.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,886.24

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