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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,128.58, 1,231,138.69 and 484,230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,128.58, 1,231,138.69 and 484,230.50 is: 668,238.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,128.58 : 1,231,138.69 = 484,230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,128.58/1,231,138.69 = 484,230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,128.58x = 1,231,138.69 × 484,230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,128.58x = 596,154,910,327.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,154,910,327.50/892,128.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,238.78

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