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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,181.38, 1,231,211.49 and 484,282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,181.38, 1,231,211.49 and 484,282.96 is: 668,311.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,181.38 : 1,231,211.49 = 484,282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,181.38/1,231,211.49 = 484,282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,181.38x = 1,231,211.49 × 484,282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,181.38x = 596,254,744,763.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,254,744,763.21/892,181.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,311.13

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