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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,868.21, 1,232,167.18 and 484,978.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,868.21, 1,232,167.18 and 484,978.03 is: 669,274.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,868.21 : 1,232,167.18 = 484,978.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,868.21/1,232,167.18 = 484,978.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,868.21x = 1,232,167.18 × 484,978.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,868.21x = 597,574,011,587.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,574,011,587.06/892,868.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,274.60

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