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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,869.86, 1,225,265.14 and 485,461.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,869.86, 1,225,265.14 and 485,461.86 is: 669,939.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,869.86 : 1,225,265.14 = 485,461.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,869.86/1,225,265.14 = 485,461.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,869.86x = 1,225,265.14 × 485,461.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,869.86x = 594,819,493,857.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,819,493,857.56/887,869.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,939.95

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