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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,484, 1,231,503.98 and 524,977.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,484, 1,231,503.98 and 524,977.78 is: 724,396.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,484 : 1,231,503.98 = 524,977.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,484/1,231,503.98 = 524,977.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,484x = 1,231,503.98 × 524,977.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,484x = 646,512,225,481.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,512,225,481.57/892,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,396.43

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