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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,409.36, 1,224,624.96 and 485,001.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,409.36, 1,224,624.96 and 485,001.36 is: 669,301.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,409.36 : 1,224,624.96 = 485,001.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,409.36/1,224,624.96 = 485,001.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,409.36x = 1,224,624.96 × 485,001.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,409.36x = 593,944,771,089.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,944,771,089.95/887,409.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,301.90

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