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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,131.69, 1,232,535.72 and 485,241.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,131.69, 1,232,535.72 and 485,241.61 is: 669,641.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,131.69 : 1,232,535.72 = 485,241.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,131.69/1,232,535.72 = 485,241.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,131.69x = 1,232,535.72 × 485,241.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,131.69x = 598,077,617,155.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,077,617,155.31/893,131.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,641.02

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