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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,727.94, 1,338,599.85 and 465,196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,727.94, 1,338,599.85 and 465,196.80 is: 697,538.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,727.94 : 1,338,599.85 = 465,196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,727.94/1,338,599.85 = 465,196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,727.94x = 1,338,599.85 × 465,196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,727.94x = 622,712,366,700.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,712,366,700.48/892,727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,538.79

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