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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,182.98, 1,220,172.53 and 481,774.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,182.98, 1,220,172.53 and 481,774.98 is: 664,849.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,182.98 : 1,220,172.53 = 481,774.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,182.98/1,220,172.53 = 481,774.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,182.98x = 1,220,172.53 × 481,774.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,182.98x = 587,848,596,237.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,848,596,237.30/884,182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,849.48

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