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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,068.44, 1,224,154.94 and 479,170.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,068.44, 1,224,154.94 and 479,170.29 is: 661,255.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,068.44 : 1,224,154.94 = 479,170.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,068.44/1,224,154.94 = 479,170.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,068.44x = 1,224,154.94 × 479,170.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,068.44x = 586,578,677,604.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,578,677,604.73/887,068.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,255.27

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