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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,867.86, 1,225,262.37 and 485,459.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,867.86, 1,225,262.37 and 485,459.86 is: 669,937.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,867.86 : 1,225,262.37 = 485,459.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,867.86/1,225,262.37 = 485,459.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,867.86x = 1,225,262.37 × 485,459.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,867.86x = 594,815,698,603.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,815,698,603.47/887,867.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,937.19

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