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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,301.44, 1,225,857.60 and 485,893.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,301.44, 1,225,857.60 and 485,893.44 is: 670,533.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,301.44 : 1,225,857.60 = 485,893.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,301.44/1,225,857.60 = 485,893.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,301.44x = 1,225,857.60 × 485,893.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,301.44x = 595,636,166,214.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,636,166,214.14/888,301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,533.83

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