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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,983.16, 1,221,274.50 and 482,575.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,983.16, 1,221,274.50 and 482,575.16 is: 665,952.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,983.16 : 1,221,274.50 = 482,575.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,983.16/1,221,274.50 = 482,575.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,983.16x = 1,221,274.50 × 482,575.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,983.16x = 589,356,731,135.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,356,731,135.05/884,983.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,952.48

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