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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,183.38, 1,231,214.26 and 484,284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,183.38, 1,231,214.26 and 484,284.96 is: 668,313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,183.38 : 1,231,214.26 = 484,284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,183.38/1,231,214.26 = 484,284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,183.38x = 1,231,214.26 × 484,284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,183.38x = 596,258,548,655.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,258,548,655.53/892,183.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,313.89

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