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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,055.90, 1,224,137.63 and 479,157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,055.90, 1,224,137.63 and 479,157.74 is: 661,237.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,055.90 : 1,224,137.63 = 479,157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,055.90/1,224,137.63 = 479,157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,055.90x = 1,224,137.63 × 479,157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,055.90x = 586,555,011,723.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,555,011,723.28/887,055.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,237.94

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