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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,372.88, 1,221,812.04 and 482,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,372.88, 1,221,812.04 and 482,962 is: 666,486.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,372.88 : 1,221,812.04 = 482,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,372.88/1,221,812.04 = 482,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,372.88x = 1,221,812.04 × 482,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,372.88x = 590,088,786,462.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,088,786,462.48/885,372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,486.18

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