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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,380.59, 1,237,005.41 and 488,482.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,380.59, 1,237,005.41 and 488,482.77 is: 674,106.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,380.59 : 1,237,005.41 = 488,482.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,380.59/1,237,005.41 = 488,482.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,380.59x = 1,237,005.41 × 488,482.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,380.59x = 604,255,826,739.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,255,826,739.37/896,380.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,106.33

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