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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,582.77, 1,237,273.34 and 488,683.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,582.77, 1,237,273.34 and 488,683.35 is: 674,377.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,582.77 : 1,237,273.34 = 488,683.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,582.77/1,237,273.34 = 488,683.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,582.77x = 1,237,273.34 × 488,683.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,582.77x = 604,634,878,213.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,634,878,213.47/896,582.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,377.09

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