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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,483.88, 1,221,965.06 and 483,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,483.88, 1,221,965.06 and 483,073 is: 666,639.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,483.88 : 1,221,965.06 = 483,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,483.88/1,221,965.06 = 483,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,483.88x = 1,221,965.06 × 483,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,483.88x = 590,298,327,429.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,298,327,429.38/885,483.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,639.27

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