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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,911.24, 1,232,230.77 and 485,021.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,911.24, 1,232,230.77 and 485,021.04 is: 669,336.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,911.24 : 1,232,230.77 = 485,021.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,911.24/1,232,230.77 = 485,021.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,911.24x = 1,232,230.77 × 485,021.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,911.24x = 597,657,849,585.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,657,849,585.40/892,911.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,336.24

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