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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,562.11, 1,237,247.82 and 488,663.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,562.11, 1,237,247.82 and 488,663.96 is: 674,351.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,562.11 : 1,237,247.82 = 488,663.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,562.11/1,237,247.82 = 488,663.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,562.11x = 1,237,247.82 × 488,663.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,562.11x = 604,598,422,315.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,598,422,315.69/896,562.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,351.97

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