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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,170, 1,220,154.61 and 481,762

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,170, 1,220,154.61 and 481,762 is: 664,831.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,170 : 1,220,154.61 = 481,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,170/1,220,154.61 = 481,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,170x = 1,220,154.61 × 481,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,170x = 587,824,125,222.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,824,125,222.82/884,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,831.57

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