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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,749.55, 1,225,093.61 and 479,851.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,749.55, 1,225,093.61 and 479,851.38 is: 662,194.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,749.55 : 1,225,093.61 = 479,851.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,749.55/1,225,093.61 = 479,851.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,749.55x = 1,225,093.61 × 479,851.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,749.55x = 587,862,858,864.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,862,858,864.52/887,749.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,194.49

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