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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,181.42, 1,220,170.38 and 481,773.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,181.42, 1,220,170.38 and 481,773.42 is: 664,847.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,181.42 : 1,220,170.38 = 481,773.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,181.42/1,220,170.38 = 481,773.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,181.42x = 1,220,170.38 × 481,773.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,181.42x = 587,845,657,858.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,845,657,858.63/884,181.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,847.33

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