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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,229.24, 1,220,236.13 and 481,821.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,229.24, 1,220,236.13 and 481,821.24 is: 664,913.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,229.24 : 1,220,236.13 = 481,821.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,229.24/1,220,236.13 = 481,821.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,229.24x = 1,220,236.13 × 481,821.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,229.24x = 587,935,685,249.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,935,685,249.40/884,229.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,913.19

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