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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,666, 1,218,079.20 and 480,260.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,666, 1,218,079.20 and 480,260.88 is: 662,760.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,666 : 1,218,079.20 = 480,260.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,666/1,218,079.20 = 480,260.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,666x = 1,218,079.20 × 480,260.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,666x = 584,995,788,501.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,995,788,501.70/882,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,760.08

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