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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,966.68, 1,232,295.32 and 485,068.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,966.68, 1,232,295.32 and 485,068.60 is: 669,395.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,966.68 : 1,232,295.32 = 485,068.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,966.68/1,232,295.32 = 485,068.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,966.68x = 1,232,295.32 × 485,068.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,966.68x = 597,747,768,411.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,747,768,411.99/892,966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,395.38

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