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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,761.89, 1,225,120.37 and 479,871.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,761.89, 1,225,120.37 and 479,871.63 is: 662,227.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,761.89 : 1,225,120.37 = 479,871.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,761.89/1,225,120.37 = 479,871.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,761.89x = 1,225,120.37 × 479,871.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,761.89x = 587,900,506,498.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,900,506,498.75/887,761.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,227.69

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