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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,062.60, 1,224,146.87 and 479,164.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,062.60, 1,224,146.87 and 479,164.44 is: 661,247.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,062.60 : 1,224,146.87 = 479,164.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,062.60/1,224,146.87 = 479,164.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,062.60x = 1,224,146.87 × 479,164.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,062.60x = 586,567,656,128.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,567,656,128.20/887,062.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,247.20

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