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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,274.88, 1,224,439.84 and 479,376.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,274.88, 1,224,439.84 and 479,376.60 is: 661,539.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,274.88 : 1,224,439.84 = 479,376.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,274.88/1,224,439.84 = 479,376.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,274.88x = 1,224,439.84 × 479,376.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,274.88x = 586,967,803,411.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,967,803,411.32/887,274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,539.98

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