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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,414.36, 1,224,631.86 and 485,006.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,414.36, 1,224,631.86 and 485,006.36 is: 669,308.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,414.36 : 1,224,631.86 = 485,006.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,414.36/1,224,631.86 = 485,006.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,414.36x = 1,224,631.86 × 485,006.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,414.36x = 593,954,240,758.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,954,240,758.63/887,414.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,308.80

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