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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,065.26, 1,224,150.50 and 479,167.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,065.26, 1,224,150.50 and 479,167.08 is: 661,250.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,065.26 : 1,224,150.50 = 479,167.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,065.26/1,224,150.50 = 479,167.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,065.26x = 1,224,150.50 × 479,167.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,065.26x = 586,572,617,172.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,572,617,172.89/887,065.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,250.81

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