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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,563.11, 1,237,249.20 and 488,664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,563.11, 1,237,249.20 and 488,664.96 is: 674,353.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,563.11 : 1,237,249.20 = 488,664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,563.11/1,237,249.20 = 488,664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,563.11x = 1,237,249.20 × 488,664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,563.11x = 604,600,330,828.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,600,330,828.03/896,563.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,353.34

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