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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,584.55, 1,231,762.78 and 484,683.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,584.55, 1,231,762.78 and 484,683.08 is: 668,860.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,584.55 : 1,231,762.78 = 484,683.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,584.55/1,231,762.78 = 484,683.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,584.55x = 1,231,762.78 × 484,683.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,584.55x = 597,014,575,951.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,014,575,951.14/892,584.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,860.53

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