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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,958.46, 1,224,002.22 and 479,060.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,958.46, 1,224,002.22 and 479,060.10 is: 661,102.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,958.46 : 1,224,002.22 = 479,060.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,958.46/1,224,002.22 = 479,060.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,958.46x = 1,224,002.22 × 479,060.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,958.46x = 586,370,625,913.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,370,625,913.42/886,958.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,102.69

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