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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,384.28, 1,224,590.28 and 484,976.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,384.28, 1,224,590.28 and 484,976.28 is: 669,267.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,384.28 : 1,224,590.28 = 484,976.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,384.28/1,224,590.28 = 484,976.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,384.28x = 1,224,590.28 × 484,976.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,384.28x = 593,897,238,518.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,897,238,518.56/887,384.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,267.25

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