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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,698.38, 1,237,433.70 and 488,791.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,698.38, 1,237,433.70 and 488,791.29 is: 674,526.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,698.38 : 1,237,433.70 = 488,791.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,698.38/1,237,433.70 = 488,791.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,698.38x = 1,237,433.70 × 488,791.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,698.38x = 604,846,814,512.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,846,814,512.47/896,698.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,526.49

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