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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,985.52, 1,230,940.65 and 484,087.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,985.52, 1,230,940.65 and 484,087.25 is: 668,040.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,985.52 : 1,230,940.65 = 484,087.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,985.52/1,230,940.65 = 484,087.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,985.52x = 1,230,940.65 × 484,087.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,985.52x = 595,882,674,171.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,882,674,171.71/891,985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,040.75

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