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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,129.93, 1,231,140.53 and 484,231.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,129.93, 1,231,140.53 and 484,231.85 is: 668,240.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,129.93 : 1,231,140.53 = 484,231.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,129.93/1,231,140.53 = 484,231.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,129.93x = 1,231,140.53 × 484,231.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,129.93x = 596,157,456,451.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,157,456,451.88/892,129.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,240.62

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