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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,112, 1,224,214.56 and 484,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,112, 1,224,214.56 and 484,704 is: 668,891.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,112 : 1,224,214.56 = 484,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,112/1,224,214.56 = 484,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,112x = 1,224,214.56 × 484,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,112x = 593,381,694,090.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,381,694,090.24/887,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,891.52

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