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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,066.81, 1,224,152.70 and 479,168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,066.81, 1,224,152.70 and 479,168.66 is: 661,253.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,066.81 : 1,224,152.70 = 479,168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,066.81/1,224,152.70 = 479,168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,066.81x = 1,224,152.70 × 479,168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,066.81x = 586,575,610,157.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,575,610,157.88/887,066.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,253.02

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