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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,261.30, 1,326,142.35 and 485,186.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,261.30, 1,326,142.35 and 485,186.10 is: 726,820.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,261.30 : 1,326,142.35 = 485,186.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,261.30/1,326,142.35 = 485,186.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,261.30x = 1,326,142.35 × 485,186.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,261.30x = 643,425,834,841.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,425,834,841.34/885,261.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,820.24

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