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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,350.88, 1,221,781.68 and 482,940

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,350.88, 1,221,781.68 and 482,940 is: 666,455.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,350.88 : 1,221,781.68 = 482,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,350.88/1,221,781.68 = 482,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,350.88x = 1,221,781.68 × 482,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,350.88x = 590,047,244,539.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,047,244,539.20/885,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,455.82

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