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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,004.14, 1,225,420.83 and 485,587.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,004.14, 1,225,420.83 and 485,587.50 is: 670,097.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,004.14 : 1,225,420.83 = 485,587.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,004.14/1,225,420.83 = 485,587.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,004.14x = 1,225,420.83 × 485,587.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,004.14x = 595,049,037,287.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,049,037,287.63/888,004.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,097.14

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