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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,083.81, 1,231,042.71 and 484,176.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,083.81, 1,231,042.71 and 484,176.89 is: 668,146.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,083.81 : 1,231,042.71 = 484,176.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,083.81/1,231,042.71 = 484,176.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,083.81x = 1,231,042.71 × 484,176.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,083.81x = 596,042,431,061.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,042,431,061.83/892,083.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,146.23

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