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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,837.72, 1,232,125 and 484,947.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,837.72, 1,232,125 and 484,947.53 is: 669,232.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,837.72 : 1,232,125 = 484,947.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,837.72/1,232,125 = 484,947.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,837.72x = 1,232,125 × 484,947.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,837.72x = 597,515,975,401.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,515,975,401.25/892,837.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,232.45

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