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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,446.91, 1,237,096.73 and 488,548.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,446.91, 1,237,096.73 and 488,548.73 is: 674,197.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,446.91 : 1,237,096.73 = 488,548.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,446.91/1,237,096.73 = 488,548.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,446.91x = 1,237,096.73 × 488,548.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,446.91x = 604,382,040,642.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,382,040,642.77/896,446.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,197.25

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