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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,848.72, 1,232,140.20 and 484,958.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,848.72, 1,232,140.20 and 484,958.52 is: 669,247.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,848.72 : 1,232,140.20 = 484,958.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,848.72/1,232,140.20 = 484,958.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,848.72x = 1,232,140.20 × 484,958.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,848.72x = 597,536,887,824.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,536,887,824.50/892,848.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,247.63

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