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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,441.16, 1,237,088.80 and 488,542.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,441.16, 1,237,088.80 and 488,542.98 is: 674,189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,441.16 : 1,237,088.80 = 488,542.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,441.16/1,237,088.80 = 488,542.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,441.16x = 1,237,088.80 × 488,542.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,441.16x = 604,371,048,876.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,371,048,876.62/896,441.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,189.31

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