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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,892, 1,452,913.92 and 488,824.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,892, 1,452,913.92 and 488,824.44 is: 733,022.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,892 : 1,452,913.92 = 488,824.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,892/1,452,913.92 = 488,824.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,892x = 1,452,913.92 × 488,824.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,892x = 710,219,833,312.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,219,833,312.21/968,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,022.70

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