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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,587.24, 1,220,727.54 and 482,179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,587.24, 1,220,727.54 and 482,179.24 is: 665,405.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,587.24 : 1,220,727.54 = 482,179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,587.24/1,220,727.54 = 482,179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,587.24x = 1,220,727.54 × 482,179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,587.24x = 588,609,477,484.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,609,477,484.27/884,587.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,405.80

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