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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,592.75, 1,224,878.13 and 485,184.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,592.75, 1,224,878.13 and 485,184.75 is: 669,555.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,592.75 : 1,224,878.13 = 485,184.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,592.75/1,224,878.13 = 485,184.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,592.75x = 1,224,878.13 × 485,184.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,592.75x = 594,292,189,284.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,292,189,284.52/887,592.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,555.03

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