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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,226.24, 1,220,231.99 and 481,818.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,226.24, 1,220,231.99 and 481,818.24 is: 664,909.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,226.24 : 1,220,231.99 = 481,818.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,226.24/1,220,231.99 = 481,818.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,226.24x = 1,220,231.99 × 481,818.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,226.24x = 587,930,031,018.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,930,031,018.04/884,226.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,909.05

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