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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,277.71, 1,231,334.63 and 484,370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,277.71, 1,231,334.63 and 484,370.80 is: 668,427.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,277.71 : 1,231,334.63 = 484,370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,277.71/1,231,334.63 = 484,370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,277.71x = 1,231,334.63 × 484,370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,277.71x = 596,422,537,378.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,422,537,378.95/892,277.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,427.03

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