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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,186.96, 1,230,807.32 and 569,735.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,186.96, 1,230,807.32 and 569,735.68 is: 785,972.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,186.96 : 1,230,807.32 = 569,735.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,186.96/1,230,807.32 = 569,735.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,186.96x = 1,230,807.32 × 569,735.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,186.96x = 701,234,845,409.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,234,845,409.18/892,186.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,972.98

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