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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,680.08, 1,224,998.52 and 485,272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,680.08, 1,224,998.52 and 485,272.08 is: 669,675.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,680.08 : 1,224,998.52 = 485,272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,680.08/1,224,998.52 = 485,272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,680.08x = 1,224,998.52 × 485,272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,680.08x = 594,457,579,797.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,457,579,797.32/887,680.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,675.48

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