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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,326, 1,231,429.32 and 489,918

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,326, 1,231,429.32 and 489,918 is: 676,097.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,326 : 1,231,429.32 = 489,918 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,326/1,231,429.32 = 489,918/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,326x = 1,231,429.32 × 489,918
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,326x = 603,299,389,595.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,299,389,595.76/892,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,097.51

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