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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,252.85, 1,236,813.30 and 488,358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,252.85, 1,236,813.30 and 488,358.11 is: 673,925.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,252.85 : 1,236,813.30 = 488,358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,252.85/1,236,813.30 = 488,358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,252.85x = 1,236,813.30 × 488,358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,252.85x = 604,007,808,702.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,007,808,702.90/896,252.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,925.68

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