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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,012.72, 1,225,439.28 and 485,604.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,012.72, 1,225,439.28 and 485,604.72 is: 670,124.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,012.72 : 1,225,439.28 = 485,604.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,012.72/1,225,439.28 = 485,604.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,012.72x = 1,225,439.28 × 485,604.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,012.72x = 595,079,098,441.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,079,098,441.40/888,012.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,124.52

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