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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,483.16, 1,231,502.72 and 524,976.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,483.16, 1,231,502.72 and 524,976.93 is: 724,395.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,483.16 : 1,231,502.72 = 524,976.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,483.16/1,231,502.72 = 524,976.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,483.16x = 1,231,502.72 × 524,976.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,483.16x = 646,510,514,607.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,510,514,607.37/892,483.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,395.20

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