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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,691, 1,225,017.90 and 485,283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,691, 1,225,017.90 and 485,283 is: 669,692.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,691 : 1,225,017.90 = 485,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,691/1,225,017.90 = 485,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,691x = 1,225,017.90 × 485,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,691x = 594,480,361,565.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,480,361,565.70/887,691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,692.90

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