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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,123, 1,224,229.74 and 484,715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,123, 1,224,229.74 and 484,715 is: 668,906.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,123 : 1,224,229.74 = 484,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,123/1,224,229.74 = 484,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,123x = 1,224,229.74 × 484,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,123x = 593,402,518,424.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,402,518,424.10/887,123
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,906.70

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