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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,123.92, 1,232,505.66 and 485,222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,123.92, 1,232,505.66 and 485,222.32 is: 669,603.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,123.92 : 1,232,505.66 = 485,222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,123.92/1,232,505.66 = 485,222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,123.92x = 1,232,505.66 × 485,222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,123.92x = 598,039,255,758.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,039,255,758.33/893,123.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,603.90

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