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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,914.42, 1,232,244.15 and 485,016.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,914.42, 1,232,244.15 and 485,016.14 is: 669,334.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,914.42 : 1,232,244.15 = 485,016.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,914.42/1,232,244.15 = 485,016.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,914.42x = 1,232,244.15 × 485,016.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,914.42x = 597,658,301,170.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,658,301,170.58/892,914.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,334.36

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