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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,650.03, 1,237,369.63 and 488,744.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,650.03, 1,237,369.63 and 488,744.46 is: 674,463.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,650.03 : 1,237,369.63 = 488,744.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,650.03/1,237,369.63 = 488,744.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,650.03x = 1,237,369.63 × 488,744.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,650.03x = 604,757,551,634.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,757,551,634.75/896,650.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,463.32

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