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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,167, 1,220,150.64 and 481,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,167, 1,220,150.64 and 481,759 is: 664,827.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,167 : 1,220,150.64 = 481,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,167/1,220,150.64 = 481,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,167x = 1,220,150.64 × 481,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,167x = 587,818,552,175.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,818,552,175.76/884,167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,827.52

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