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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,123.04, 1,220,088.96 and 481,715.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,123.04, 1,220,088.96 and 481,715.04 is: 664,766.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,123.04 : 1,220,088.96 = 481,715.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,123.04/1,220,088.96 = 481,715.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,123.04x = 1,220,088.96 × 481,715.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,123.04x = 587,735,202,169.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,735,202,169.96/884,123.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,766.30

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