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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,277.94, 1,236,847.51 and 488,383.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,277.94, 1,236,847.51 and 488,383.31 is: 673,960.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,277.94 : 1,236,847.51 = 488,383.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,277.94/1,236,847.51 = 488,383.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,277.94x = 1,236,847.51 × 488,383.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,277.94x = 604,055,680,899.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,055,680,899.06/896,277.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,960.22

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