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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,849.43, 1,232,141.24 and 484,959.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,849.43, 1,232,141.24 and 484,959.23 is: 669,248.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,849.43 : 1,232,141.24 = 484,959.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,849.43/1,232,141.24 = 484,959.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,849.43x = 1,232,141.24 × 484,959.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,849.43x = 597,538,258,416.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,538,258,416.14/892,849.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,248.63

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