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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,059.68, 1,224,146.16 and 484,660.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,059.68, 1,224,146.16 and 484,660.32 is: 668,833.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,059.68 : 1,224,146.16 = 484,660.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,059.68/1,224,146.16 = 484,660.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,059.68x = 1,224,146.16 × 484,660.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,059.68x = 593,295,069,632.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,295,069,632.37/887,059.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,833.32

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