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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,941.33, 1,232,217.18 and 505,747.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,941.33, 1,232,217.18 and 505,747.56 is: 697,907.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,941.33 : 1,232,217.18 = 505,747.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,941.33/1,232,217.18 = 505,747.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,941.33x = 1,232,217.18 × 505,747.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,941.33x = 623,190,832,175.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,190,832,175.08/892,941.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,907.93

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