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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,233.52, 1,236,787.08 and 488,340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,233.52, 1,236,787.08 and 488,340.08 is: 673,901.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,233.52 : 1,236,787.08 = 488,340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,233.52/1,236,787.08 = 488,340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,233.52x = 1,236,787.08 × 488,340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,233.52x = 603,972,701,590.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,972,701,590.17/896,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,901.04

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