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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,687.62, 1,237,404.14 and 488,797.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,687.62, 1,237,404.14 and 488,797.39 is: 674,526.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,687.62 : 1,237,404.14 = 488,797.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,687.62/1,237,404.14 = 488,797.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,687.62x = 1,237,404.14 × 488,797.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,687.62x = 604,839,910,732.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,839,910,732.04/896,687.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,526.89

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