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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,182.79, 1,229,832.56 and 483,284.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,182.79, 1,229,832.56 and 483,284.50 is: 666,932.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,182.79 : 1,229,832.56 = 483,284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,182.79/1,229,832.56 = 483,284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,182.79x = 1,229,832.56 × 483,284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,182.79x = 594,359,011,976.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,359,011,976.95/891,182.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,932.78

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