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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,409.52, 1,231,534.32 and 484,515.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,409.52, 1,231,534.32 and 484,515.12 is: 668,635.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,409.52 : 1,231,534.32 = 484,515.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,409.52/1,231,534.32 = 484,515.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,409.52x = 1,231,534.32 × 484,515.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,409.52x = 596,696,998,838.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,696,998,838.92/892,409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,635.85

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