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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,357.86, 1,336,255.02 and 492,554.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,357.86, 1,336,255.02 and 492,554.82 is: 737,572.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,357.86 : 1,336,255.02 = 492,554.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,357.86/1,336,255.02 = 492,554.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,357.86x = 1,336,255.02 × 492,554.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,357.86x = 658,178,850,850.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,178,850,850.20/892,357.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,572.76

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