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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,177, 1,231,045.50 and 504,990.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,177, 1,231,045.50 and 504,990.52 is: 696,797.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,177 : 1,231,045.50 = 504,990.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,177/1,231,045.50 = 504,990.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,177x = 1,231,045.50 × 504,990.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,177x = 621,666,307,188.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,666,307,188.66/892,177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,797.06

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