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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,492.72, 1,233,029.50 and 485,594.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,492.72, 1,233,029.50 and 485,594.54 is: 670,125.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,492.72 : 1,233,029.50 = 485,594.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,492.72/1,233,029.50 = 485,594.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,492.72x = 1,233,029.50 × 485,594.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,492.72x = 598,752,392,858.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,752,392,858.93/893,492.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,125.65

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