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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,435.01, 1,237,080.51 and 488,536.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,435.01, 1,237,080.51 and 488,536.95 is: 674,181.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,435.01 : 1,237,080.51 = 488,536.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,435.01/1,237,080.51 = 488,536.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,435.01x = 1,237,080.51 × 488,536.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,435.01x = 604,359,539,259.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,359,539,259.85/896,435.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,181.10

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