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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,147.50, 1,231,004.79 and 504,961.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,147.50, 1,231,004.79 and 504,961.02 is: 696,756.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,147.50 : 1,231,004.79 = 504,961.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,147.50/1,231,004.79 = 504,961.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,147.50x = 1,231,004.79 × 504,961.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,147.50x = 621,609,434,383.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,609,434,383.29/892,147.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,756.35

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