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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,073.96, 1,231,062.68 and 484,175.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,073.96, 1,231,062.68 and 484,175.82 is: 668,162.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,073.96 : 1,231,062.68 = 484,175.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,073.96/1,231,062.68 = 484,175.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,073.96x = 1,231,062.68 × 484,175.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,073.96x = 596,050,782,560.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,050,782,560.40/892,073.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,162.97

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