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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,450.88, 1,231,579.68 and 534,754.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,450.88, 1,231,579.68 and 534,754.88 is: 737,960.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,450.88 : 1,231,579.68 = 534,754.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,450.88/1,231,579.68 = 534,754.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,450.88x = 1,231,579.68 × 534,754.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,450.88x = 658,593,243,988.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,593,243,988.84/892,450.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,960.22

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