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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,181.98, 1,220,171.15 and 481,773.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,181.98, 1,220,171.15 and 481,773.98 is: 664,848.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,181.98 : 1,220,171.15 = 481,773.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,181.98/1,220,171.15 = 481,773.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,181.98x = 1,220,171.15 × 481,773.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,181.98x = 587,846,715,471.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,846,715,471.54/884,181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,848.10

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