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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,308, 1,231,404.48 and 489,900

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,308, 1,231,404.48 and 489,900 is: 676,072.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,308 : 1,231,404.48 = 489,900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,308/1,231,404.48 = 489,900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,308x = 1,231,404.48 × 489,900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,308x = 603,265,054,752
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,265,054,752/892,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,072.67

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