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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,050.74, 1,224,130.49 and 479,152.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,050.74, 1,224,130.49 and 479,152.57 is: 661,230.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,050.74 : 1,224,130.49 = 479,152.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,050.74/1,224,130.49 = 479,152.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,050.74x = 1,224,130.49 × 479,152.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,050.74x = 586,545,268,036.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,545,268,036.43/887,050.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,230.80

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