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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,507.54, 1,231,661.87 and 484,610.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,507.54, 1,231,661.87 and 484,610.17 is: 668,762.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,507.54 : 1,231,661.87 = 484,610.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,507.54/1,231,661.87 = 484,610.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,507.54x = 1,231,661.87 × 484,610.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,507.54x = 596,875,865,780.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,875,865,780.17/892,507.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,762.83

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