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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,862, 1,219,729.56 and 481,454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,862, 1,219,729.56 and 481,454 is: 664,406.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,862 : 1,219,729.56 = 481,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,862/1,219,729.56 = 481,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,862x = 1,219,729.56 × 481,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,862x = 587,243,675,580.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,243,675,580.24/883,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,406.52

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