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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,352, 1,220,414.40 and 481,952.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,352, 1,220,414.40 and 481,952.64 is: 665,099.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,352 : 1,220,414.40 = 481,952.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,352/1,220,414.40 = 481,952.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,352x = 1,220,414.40 × 481,952.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,352x = 588,181,941,974.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,181,941,974.02/884,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,099.35

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