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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,668.58, 1,237,386.68 and 488,773.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,668.58, 1,237,386.68 and 488,773.95 is: 674,499.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,668.58 : 1,237,386.68 = 488,773.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,668.58/1,237,386.68 = 488,773.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,668.58x = 1,237,386.68 × 488,773.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,668.58x = 604,802,370,009.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,802,370,009.82/896,668.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,499.34

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