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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,234.49, 1,220,243.37 and 481,826.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,234.49, 1,220,243.37 and 481,826.49 is: 664,920.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,234.49 : 1,220,243.37 = 481,826.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,234.49/1,220,243.37 = 481,826.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,234.49x = 1,220,243.37 × 481,826.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,234.49x = 587,945,579,912.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,945,579,912.87/884,234.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,920.43

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