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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,348.80, 1,326,273.60 and 485,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,348.80, 1,326,273.60 and 485,273.60 is: 726,951.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,348.80 : 1,326,273.60 = 485,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,348.80/1,326,273.60 = 485,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,348.80x = 1,326,273.60 × 485,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,348.80x = 643,605,564,456.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,605,564,456.96/885,348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,951.42

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