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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,599, 1,231,782.18 and 484,697.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,599, 1,231,782.18 and 484,697.22 is: 668,879.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,599 : 1,231,782.18 = 484,697.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,599/1,231,782.18 = 484,697.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,599x = 1,231,782.18 × 484,697.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,599x = 597,041,398,291.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,041,398,291.54/892,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,879.75

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