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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,851.92, 1,232,144.76 and 484,957.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,851.92, 1,232,144.76 and 484,957.76 is: 669,246.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,851.92 : 1,232,144.76 = 484,957.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,851.92/1,232,144.76 = 484,957.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,851.92x = 1,232,144.76 × 484,957.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,851.92x = 597,538,162,805.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,538,162,805.34/892,851.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,246.66

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