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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,287.72, 1,223,070.72 and 483,879.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,287.72, 1,223,070.72 and 483,879.72 is: 667,750.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,287.72 : 1,223,070.72 = 483,879.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,287.72/1,223,070.72 = 483,879.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,287.72x = 1,223,070.72 × 483,879.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,287.72x = 591,819,117,533.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,819,117,533.80/886,287.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,750.56

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