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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,936.08, 1,232,274 and 485,037.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,936.08, 1,232,274 and 485,037.79 is: 669,364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,936.08 : 1,232,274 = 485,037.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,936.08/1,232,274 = 485,037.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,936.08x = 1,232,274 × 485,037.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,936.08x = 597,699,457,634.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,699,457,634.46/892,936.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,364.21

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