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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,391, 1,226,008.83 and 485,983

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,391, 1,226,008.83 and 485,983 is: 670,672.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,391 : 1,226,008.83 = 485,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,391/1,226,008.83 = 485,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,391x = 1,226,008.83 × 485,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,391x = 595,819,449,229.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,819,449,229.89/888,391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,672.54

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