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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,231.93, 1,223,003.87 and 483,832.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,231.93, 1,223,003.87 and 483,832.57 is: 667,691.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,231.93 : 1,223,003.87 = 483,832.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,231.93/1,223,003.87 = 483,832.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,231.93x = 1,223,003.87 × 483,832.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,231.93x = 591,729,103,122.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,729,103,122.88/886,231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,691.02

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