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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,662, 1,224,973.60 and 485,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,662, 1,224,973.60 and 485,254 is: 669,650.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,662 : 1,224,973.60 = 485,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,662/1,224,973.60 = 485,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,662x = 1,224,973.60 × 485,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,662x = 594,423,339,294.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,423,339,294.40/887,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,650.54

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