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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,965.96, 1,221,253.86 and 482,557.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,965.96, 1,221,253.86 and 482,557.96 is: 665,930.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,965.96 : 1,221,253.86 = 482,557.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,965.96/1,221,253.86 = 482,557.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,965.96x = 1,221,253.86 × 482,557.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,965.96x = 589,325,771,323.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,325,771,323.73/884,965.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,930.44

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