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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,799.78, 1,225,165.77 and 485,417.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,799.78, 1,225,165.77 and 485,417.70 is: 669,877.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,799.78 : 1,225,165.77 = 485,417.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,799.78/1,225,165.77 = 485,417.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,799.78x = 1,225,165.77 × 485,417.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,799.78x = 594,717,150,192.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,717,150,192.13/887,799.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,877.56

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