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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,456.47, 1,237,153.79 and 504,112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,456.47, 1,237,153.79 and 504,112.92 is: 695,700.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,456.47 : 1,237,153.79 = 504,112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,456.47/1,237,153.79 = 504,112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,456.47x = 1,237,153.79 × 504,112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,456.47x = 623,665,206,186.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,665,206,186.92/896,456.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,700.49

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