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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,489.50, 1,231,511.58 and 524,983.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,489.50, 1,231,511.58 and 524,983.32 is: 724,404.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,489.50 : 1,231,511.58 = 524,983.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,489.50/1,231,511.58 = 524,983.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,489.50x = 1,231,511.58 × 524,983.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,489.50x = 646,523,037,886.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,523,037,886.85/892,489.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,404.08

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