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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,424.93, 1,237,035.11 and 488,518.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,424.93, 1,237,035.11 and 488,518.52 is: 674,138.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,424.93 : 1,237,035.11 = 488,518.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,424.93/1,237,035.11 = 488,518.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,424.93x = 1,237,035.11 × 488,518.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,424.93x = 604,314,552,497.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,314,552,497.47/896,424.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,138.49

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