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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,919.24, 1,221,185.70 and 482,511.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,919.24, 1,221,185.70 and 482,511.24 is: 665,863.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,919.24 : 1,221,185.70 = 482,511.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,919.24/1,221,185.70 = 482,511.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,919.24x = 1,221,185.70 × 482,511.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,919.24x = 589,235,826,377.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,235,826,377.27/884,919.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,863.96

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