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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,835.50, 1,225,213 and 485,427.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,835.50, 1,225,213 and 485,427.50 is: 669,889.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,835.50 : 1,225,213 = 485,427.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,835.50/1,225,213 = 485,427.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,835.50x = 1,225,213 × 485,427.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,835.50x = 594,752,083,557.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,752,083,557.50/887,835.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,889.96

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