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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,352.32, 1,220,406.24 and 481,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,352.32, 1,220,406.24 and 481,944 is: 665,082.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,352.32 : 1,220,406.24 = 481,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,352.32/1,220,406.24 = 481,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,352.32x = 1,220,406.24 × 481,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,352.32x = 588,167,464,930.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,167,464,930.56/884,352.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,082.74

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