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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,129.64, 1,225,628.58 and 485,713

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,129.64, 1,225,628.58 and 485,713 is: 670,289.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,129.64 : 1,225,628.58 = 485,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,129.64/1,225,628.58 = 485,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,129.64x = 1,225,628.58 × 485,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,129.64x = 595,303,734,477.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,303,734,477.54/888,129.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,289.23

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