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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,672.52, 1,231,884.28 and 484,771.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,672.52, 1,231,884.28 and 484,771.50 is: 668,982.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,672.52 : 1,231,884.28 = 484,771.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,672.52/1,231,884.28 = 484,771.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,672.52x = 1,231,884.28 × 484,771.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,672.52x = 597,182,390,242.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,182,390,242.02/892,672.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,982.61

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