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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,255.24, 1,220,272.02 and 481,847.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,255.24, 1,220,272.02 and 481,847.24 is: 664,949.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,255.24 : 1,220,272.02 = 481,847.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,255.24/1,220,272.02 = 481,847.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,255.24x = 1,220,272.02 × 481,847.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,255.24x = 587,984,704,886.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,984,704,886.23/884,255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,949.08

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