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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,363, 1,225,950.66 and 485,955

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,363, 1,225,950.66 and 485,955 is: 670,623.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,363 : 1,225,950.66 = 485,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,363/1,225,950.66 = 485,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,363x = 1,225,950.66 × 485,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,363x = 595,756,852,980.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,756,852,980.30/888,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,623.22

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