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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,093, 1,225,597.50 and 485,685

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,093, 1,225,597.50 and 485,685 is: 670,261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,093 : 1,225,597.50 = 485,685 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,093/1,225,597.50 = 485,685/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,093x = 1,225,597.50 × 485,685
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,093x = 595,254,321,787.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,254,321,787.50/888,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,261.25

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