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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,516.85, 1,237,157.24 and 488,609.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,516.85, 1,237,157.24 and 488,609.94 is: 674,262.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,516.85 : 1,237,157.24 = 488,609.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,516.85/1,237,157.24 = 488,609.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,516.85x = 1,237,157.24 × 488,609.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,516.85x = 604,487,322,363.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,487,322,363.92/896,516.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,262.09

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