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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,408.22, 1,237,043.57 and 488,510.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,408.22, 1,237,043.57 and 488,510.18 is: 674,144.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,408.22 : 1,237,043.57 = 488,510.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,408.22/1,237,043.57 = 488,510.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,408.22x = 1,237,043.57 × 488,510.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,408.22x = 604,308,377,048.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,308,377,048.54/896,408.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,144.17

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