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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,331.36, 1,224,526.32 and 484,923.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,331.36, 1,224,526.32 and 484,923.36 is: 669,199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,331.36 : 1,224,526.32 = 484,923.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,331.36/1,224,526.32 = 484,923.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,331.36x = 1,224,526.32 × 484,923.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,331.36x = 593,801,417,502.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,801,417,502.84/887,331.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,199.18

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