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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,257.44, 1,236,819.38 and 488,362.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,257.44, 1,236,819.38 and 488,362.10 is: 673,931.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,257.44 : 1,236,819.38 = 488,362.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,257.44/1,236,819.38 = 488,362.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,257.44x = 1,236,819.38 × 488,362.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,257.44x = 604,015,701,111.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,015,701,111.59/896,257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,931.03

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