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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,560, 1,224,832.80 and 485,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,560, 1,224,832.80 and 485,152 is: 669,509.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,560 : 1,224,832.80 = 485,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,560/1,224,832.80 = 485,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,560x = 1,224,832.80 × 485,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,560x = 594,230,082,585.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,230,082,585.60/887,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,509.76

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