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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,199.24, 1,220,194.73 and 481,791.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,199.24, 1,220,194.73 and 481,791.24 is: 664,871.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,199.24 : 1,220,194.73 = 481,791.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,199.24/1,220,194.73 = 481,791.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,199.24x = 1,220,194.73 × 481,791.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,199.24x = 587,879,133,212.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,879,133,212.64/884,199.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,871.79

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