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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,929.38, 1,237,772.21 and 489,027.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,929.38, 1,237,772.21 and 489,027.89 is: 674,863.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,929.38 : 1,237,772.21 = 489,027.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,929.38/1,237,772.21 = 489,027.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,929.38x = 1,237,772.21 × 489,027.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,929.38x = 605,305,132,806.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,305,132,806.23/896,929.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,863.76

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