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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,664, 1,224,976.36 and 485,256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,664, 1,224,976.36 and 485,256 is: 669,653.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,664 : 1,224,976.36 = 485,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,664/1,224,976.36 = 485,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,664x = 1,224,976.36 × 485,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,664x = 594,427,128,548.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,427,128,548.16/887,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,653.30

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