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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,052.16, 1,231,043.77 and 484,158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,052.16, 1,231,043.77 and 484,158.88 is: 668,145.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,052.16 : 1,231,043.77 = 484,158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,052.16/1,231,043.77 = 484,158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,052.16x = 1,231,043.77 × 484,158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,052.16x = 596,020,772,914.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,020,772,914.18/892,052.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,145.65

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