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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,009.64, 1,225,428.42 and 485,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,009.64, 1,225,428.42 and 485,593 is: 670,104.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,009.64 : 1,225,428.42 = 485,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,009.64/1,225,428.42 = 485,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,009.64x = 1,225,428.42 × 485,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,009.64x = 595,059,462,753.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,059,462,753.06/888,009.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,104.73

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