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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,365, 1,225,953.42 and 485,957

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,365, 1,225,953.42 and 485,957 is: 670,625.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,365 : 1,225,953.42 = 485,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,365/1,225,953.42 = 485,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,365x = 1,225,953.42 × 485,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,365x = 595,760,646,122.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,760,646,122.94/888,365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,625.98

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