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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,390.75, 1,226,008.49 and 485,982.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,390.75, 1,226,008.49 and 485,982.75 is: 670,672.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,390.75 : 1,226,008.49 = 485,982.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,390.75/1,226,008.49 = 485,982.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,390.75x = 1,226,008.49 × 485,982.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,390.75x = 595,818,977,493.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,818,977,493.55/888,390.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,672.20

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