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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,671.52, 1,231,882.89 and 484,770.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,671.52, 1,231,882.89 and 484,770.51 is: 668,981.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,671.52 : 1,231,882.89 = 484,770.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,671.52/1,231,882.89 = 484,770.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,671.52x = 1,231,882.89 × 484,770.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,671.52x = 597,180,496,845.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,180,496,845.57/892,671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,981.24

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