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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,934, 1,221,208.92 and 482,526.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,934, 1,221,208.92 and 482,526.96 is: 665,887.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,934 : 1,221,208.92 = 482,526.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,934/1,221,208.92 = 482,526.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,934x = 1,221,208.92 × 482,526.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,934x = 589,266,227,692.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,266,227,692.48/884,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,887.20

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