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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,734.24, 1,225,073.04 and 485,326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,734.24, 1,225,073.04 and 485,326.24 is: 669,750.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,734.24 : 1,225,073.04 = 485,326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,734.24/1,225,073.04 = 485,326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,734.24x = 1,225,073.04 × 485,326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,734.24x = 594,560,092,228.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,560,092,228.57/887,734.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,750.10

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