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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,014.72, 1,225,442.04 and 485,606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,014.72, 1,225,442.04 and 485,606.72 is: 670,127.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,014.72 : 1,225,442.04 = 485,606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,014.72/1,225,442.04 = 485,606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,014.72x = 1,225,442.04 × 485,606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,014.72x = 595,082,889,594.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,082,889,594.51/888,014.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,127.28

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