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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,171.06, 1,231,198.92 and 484,273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,171.06, 1,231,198.92 and 484,273.24 is: 668,298.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,171.06 : 1,231,198.92 = 484,273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,171.06/1,231,198.92 = 484,273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,171.06x = 1,231,198.92 × 484,273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,171.06x = 596,236,690,072.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,236,690,072.90/892,171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,298.62

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