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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,067.93, 1,224,154.25 and 479,169.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,067.93, 1,224,154.25 and 479,169.79 is: 661,254.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,067.93 : 1,224,154.25 = 479,169.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,067.93/1,224,154.25 = 479,169.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,067.93x = 1,224,154.25 × 479,169.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,067.93x = 586,577,731,240.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,577,731,240.76/887,067.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,254.58

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