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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,236.23, 1,231,287.57 and 484,338.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,236.23, 1,231,287.57 and 484,338.36 is: 668,387.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,236.23 : 1,231,287.57 = 484,338.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,236.23/1,231,287.57 = 484,338.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,236.23x = 1,231,287.57 × 484,338.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,236.23x = 596,359,802,342.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,359,802,342.19/892,236.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,387.79

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