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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,690, 1,225,016.52 and 485,282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,690, 1,225,016.52 and 485,282 is: 669,691.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,690 : 1,225,016.52 = 485,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,690/1,225,016.52 = 485,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,690x = 1,225,016.52 × 485,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,690x = 594,478,466,858.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,478,466,858.64/887,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,691.52

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