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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,153.93, 1,231,173.52 and 484,255.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,153.93, 1,231,173.52 and 484,255.75 is: 668,273.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,153.93 : 1,231,173.52 = 484,255.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,153.93/1,231,173.52 = 484,255.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,153.93x = 1,231,173.52 × 484,255.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,153.93x = 596,202,856,307.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,202,856,307.74/892,153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,273.53

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