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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,856.72, 1,232,151.24 and 484,966.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,856.72, 1,232,151.24 and 484,966.52 is: 669,258.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,856.72 : 1,232,151.24 = 484,966.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,856.72/1,232,151.24 = 484,966.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,856.72x = 1,232,151.24 × 484,966.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,856.72x = 597,552,098,976.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,552,098,976.49/892,856.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,258.67

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