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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,076.84, 1,224,166.56 and 479,178.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,076.84, 1,224,166.56 and 479,178.72 is: 661,266.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,076.84 : 1,224,166.56 = 479,178.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,076.84/1,224,166.56 = 479,178.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,076.84x = 1,224,166.56 × 479,178.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,076.84x = 586,594,565,287.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,594,565,287.60/887,076.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,266.91

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