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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,775, 1,225,159.74 and 485,392.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,775, 1,225,159.74 and 485,392.92 is: 669,858.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,775 : 1,225,159.74 = 485,392.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,775/1,225,159.74 = 485,392.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,775x = 1,225,159.74 × 485,392.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,775x = 594,683,863,665.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,683,863,665.04/887,775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,858.76

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