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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,217.32, 1,231,244.58 and 489,806.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,217.32, 1,231,244.58 and 489,806.44 is: 675,924.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,217.32 : 1,231,244.58 = 489,806.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,217.32/1,231,244.58 = 489,806.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,217.32x = 1,231,244.58 × 489,806.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,217.32x = 603,071,524,499.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,071,524,499.10/892,217.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,924.48

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