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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,185.74, 1,220,176.34 and 481,777.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,185.74, 1,220,176.34 and 481,777.74 is: 664,853.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,185.74 : 1,220,176.34 = 481,777.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,185.74/1,220,176.34 = 481,777.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,185.74x = 1,220,176.34 × 481,777.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,185.74x = 587,853,797,077.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,853,797,077.78/884,185.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,853.29

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