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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,059.40, 1,224,142.46 and 479,161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,059.40, 1,224,142.46 and 479,161.24 is: 661,242.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,059.40 : 1,224,142.46 = 479,161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,059.40/1,224,142.46 = 479,161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,059.40x = 1,224,142.46 × 479,161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,059.40x = 586,561,619,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,561,619,070.25/887,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,242.77

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