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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,350.32, 1,220,403.48 and 481,942

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,350.32, 1,220,403.48 and 481,942 is: 665,079.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,350.32 : 1,220,403.48 = 481,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,350.32/1,220,403.48 = 481,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,350.32x = 1,220,403.48 × 481,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,350.32x = 588,163,693,958.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,163,693,958.16/884,350.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,079.98

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