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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,231.52, 1,236,784.32 and 488,338.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,231.52, 1,236,784.32 and 488,338.08 is: 673,898.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,231.52 : 1,236,784.32 = 488,338.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,231.52/1,236,784.32 = 488,338.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,231.52x = 1,236,784.32 × 488,338.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,231.52x = 603,968,880,202.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,968,880,202.91/896,231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,898.28

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