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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,432.86, 1,224,657.39 and 485,024.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,432.86, 1,224,657.39 and 485,024.86 is: 669,334.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,432.86 : 1,224,657.39 = 485,024.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,432.86/1,224,657.39 = 485,024.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,432.86x = 1,224,657.39 × 485,024.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,432.86x = 593,989,279,132.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,989,279,132.72/887,432.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,334.33

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