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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,986.28, 1,221,278.82 and 482,578.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,986.28, 1,221,278.82 and 482,578.28 is: 665,956.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,986.28 : 1,221,278.82 = 482,578.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,986.28/1,221,278.82 = 482,578.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,986.28x = 1,221,278.82 × 482,578.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,986.28x = 589,362,632,356.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,362,632,356.03/884,986.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,956.80

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