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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,231.68, 1,223,003.52 and 483,832.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,231.68, 1,223,003.52 and 483,832.32 is: 667,690.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,231.68 : 1,223,003.52 = 483,832.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,231.68/1,223,003.52 = 483,832.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,231.68x = 1,223,003.52 × 483,832.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,231.68x = 591,728,630,449.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,728,630,449.77/886,231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,690.68

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