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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,087, 1,225,589.22 and 485,679

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,087, 1,225,589.22 and 485,679 is: 670,252.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,087 : 1,225,589.22 = 485,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,087/1,225,589.22 = 485,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,087x = 1,225,589.22 × 485,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,087x = 595,242,946,780.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,242,946,780.38/888,087
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,252.97

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