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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,672.03, 1,231,883.58 and 484,771.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,672.03, 1,231,883.58 and 484,771.01 is: 668,981.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,672.03 : 1,231,883.58 = 484,771.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,672.03/1,231,883.58 = 484,771.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,672.03x = 1,231,883.58 × 484,771.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,672.03x = 597,181,447,279.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,181,447,279.02/892,672.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,981.92

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