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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,237.94, 1,236,792.80 and 488,343.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,237.94, 1,236,792.80 and 488,343.14 is: 673,905.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,237.94 : 1,236,792.80 = 488,343.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,237.94/1,236,792.80 = 488,343.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,237.94x = 1,236,792.80 × 488,343.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,237.94x = 603,979,276,409.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,979,276,409.33/896,237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,905.05

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