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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,462.52, 1,231,608.86 and 484,569.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,462.52, 1,231,608.86 and 484,569.24 is: 668,711.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,462.52 : 1,231,608.86 = 484,569.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,462.52/1,231,608.86 = 484,569.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,462.52x = 1,231,608.86 × 484,569.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,462.52x = 596,799,769,267.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,799,769,267.47/892,462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,711.30

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