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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,411.99, 1,237,012.53 and 488,505.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,411.99, 1,237,012.53 and 488,505.17 is: 674,117.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,411.99 : 1,237,012.53 = 488,505.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,411.99/1,237,012.53 = 488,505.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,411.99x = 1,237,012.53 × 488,505.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,411.99x = 604,287,016,259.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,287,016,259.78/896,411.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,117.51

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