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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,898.50, 1,237,703.26 and 489,003.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,898.50, 1,237,703.26 and 489,003.86 is: 674,816.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,898.50 : 1,237,703.26 = 489,003.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,898.50/1,237,703.26 = 489,003.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,898.50x = 1,237,703.26 × 489,003.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,898.50x = 605,241,672,357.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,241,672,357.50/896,898.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,816.24

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