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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,229.42, 1,232,641.64 and 485,337.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,229.42, 1,232,641.64 and 485,337.51 is: 669,757.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,229.42 : 1,232,641.64 = 485,337.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,229.42/1,232,641.64 = 485,337.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,229.42x = 1,232,641.64 × 485,337.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,229.42x = 598,247,224,279.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,247,224,279.92/893,229.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,757.64

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