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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,086.61, 1,231,097.88 and 504,902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,086.61, 1,231,097.88 and 504,902 is: 696,775.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,086.61 : 1,231,097.88 = 504,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,086.61/1,231,097.88 = 504,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,086.61x = 1,231,097.88 × 504,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,086.61x = 621,583,779,283.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,583,779,283.25/892,086.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,775.15

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