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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,118, 1,224,222.84 and 484,710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,118, 1,224,222.84 and 484,710 is: 668,899.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,118 : 1,224,222.84 = 484,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,118/1,224,222.84 = 484,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,118x = 1,224,222.84 × 484,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,118x = 593,393,052,776.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,393,052,776.40/887,118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,899.80

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