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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,499.12, 1,224,749.40 and 485,091.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,499.12, 1,224,749.40 and 485,091.12 is: 669,426.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,499.12 : 1,224,749.40 = 485,091.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,499.12/1,224,749.40 = 485,091.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,499.12x = 1,224,749.40 × 485,091.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,499.12x = 594,115,058,165.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,115,058,165.33/887,499.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,426.08

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