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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,389.44, 1,224,597.44 and 484,981.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,389.44, 1,224,597.44 and 484,981.44 is: 669,274.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,389.44 : 1,224,597.44 = 484,981.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,389.44/1,224,597.44 = 484,981.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,389.44x = 1,224,597.44 × 484,981.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,389.44x = 593,907,029,871.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,907,029,871.51/887,389.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,274.39

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