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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,682.56, 1,231,898.08 and 484,781.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,682.56, 1,231,898.08 and 484,781.52 is: 668,996.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,682.56 : 1,231,898.08 = 484,781.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,682.56/1,231,898.08 = 484,781.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,682.56x = 1,231,898.08 × 484,781.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,682.56x = 597,201,423,707.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,201,423,707.48/892,682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,996.41

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