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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,129.32, 1,225,617.60 and 480,230.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,129.32, 1,225,617.60 and 480,230.19 is: 662,717.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,129.32 : 1,225,617.60 = 480,230.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,129.32/1,225,617.60 = 480,230.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,129.32x = 1,225,617.60 × 480,230.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,129.32x = 588,578,564,386.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,578,564,386.11/888,129.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,717.19

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