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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,915.72, 1,223,941.62 and 484,510.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,915.72, 1,223,941.62 and 484,510.60 is: 668,623.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,915.72 : 1,223,941.62 = 484,510.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,915.72/1,223,941.62 = 484,510.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,915.72x = 1,223,941.62 × 484,510.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,915.72x = 593,012,688,671.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,012,688,671.17/886,915.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,623.50

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