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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,320.44, 1,224,499.50 and 484,912.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,320.44, 1,224,499.50 and 484,912.44 is: 669,177.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,320.44 : 1,224,499.50 = 484,912.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,320.44/1,224,499.50 = 484,912.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,320.44x = 1,224,499.50 × 484,912.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,320.44x = 593,775,040,323.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,775,040,323.78/887,320.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,177.69

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