Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,732, 1,225,074.48 and 485,324
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 887,732, 1,225,074.48 and 485,324 is: 669,749.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
887,732 : 1,225,074.48 = 485,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
887,732/1,225,074.48 = 485,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
887,732x = 1,225,074.48 × 485,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
887,732x = 594,558,046,931.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 594,558,046,931.52/887,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,749.48
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