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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,421.50, 1,231,541.67 and 490,013.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,421.50, 1,231,541.67 and 490,013.50 is: 676,218.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,421.50 : 1,231,541.67 = 490,013.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,421.50/1,231,541.67 = 490,013.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,421.50x = 1,231,541.67 × 490,013.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,421.50x = 603,472,044,112.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,472,044,112.55/892,421.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,218.63

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