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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,072.96, 1,231,061.30 and 484,174.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,072.96, 1,231,061.30 and 484,174.82 is: 668,161.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,072.96 : 1,231,061.30 = 484,174.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,072.96/1,231,061.30 = 484,174.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,072.96x = 1,231,061.30 × 484,174.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,072.96x = 596,048,881,607.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,048,881,607.66/892,072.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,161.58

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