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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,936, 1,237,781.36 and 489,034.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,936, 1,237,781.36 and 489,034.52 is: 674,872.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,936 : 1,237,781.36 = 489,034.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,936/1,237,781.36 = 489,034.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,936x = 1,237,781.36 × 489,034.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,936x = 605,317,813,252.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,317,813,252.55/896,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,872.92

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