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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,128, 1,220,096.64 and 481,720

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,128, 1,220,096.64 and 481,720 is: 664,773.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,128 : 1,220,096.64 = 481,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,128/1,220,096.64 = 481,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,128x = 1,220,096.64 × 481,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,128x = 587,744,953,420.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,744,953,420.80/884,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,773.60

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