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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,731, 1,237,464 and 488,840.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,731, 1,237,464 and 488,840.80 is: 674,586.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,731 : 1,237,464 = 488,840.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,731/1,237,464 = 488,840.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,731x = 1,237,464 × 488,840.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,731x = 604,922,891,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,922,891,731.20/896,731
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,586.80

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