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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,395.22, 1,237,025.66 and 488,497.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,395.22, 1,237,025.66 and 488,497.17 is: 674,126.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,395.22 : 1,237,025.66 = 488,497.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,395.22/1,237,025.66 = 488,497.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,395.22x = 1,237,025.66 × 488,497.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,395.22x = 604,283,531,684.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,283,531,684.90/896,395.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,126.24

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