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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,065.14, 1,224,150.33 and 479,166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,065.14, 1,224,150.33 and 479,166.96 is: 661,250.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,065.14 : 1,224,150.33 = 479,166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,065.14/1,224,150.33 = 479,166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,065.14x = 1,224,150.33 × 479,166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,065.14x = 586,572,392,209.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,572,392,209.10/887,065.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,250.64

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