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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,728.78, 1,223,685.84 and 484,320.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,728.78, 1,223,685.84 and 484,320.78 is: 668,362.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,728.78 : 1,223,685.84 = 484,320.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,728.78/1,223,685.84 = 484,320.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,728.78x = 1,223,685.84 × 484,320.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,728.78x = 592,656,480,503.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,656,480,503.76/886,728.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,362.74

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