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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,208.96, 1,220,209.92 and 481,800.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,208.96, 1,220,209.92 and 481,800.96 is: 664,886.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,208.96 : 1,220,209.92 = 481,800.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,208.96/1,220,209.92 = 481,800.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,208.96x = 1,220,209.92 × 481,800.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,208.96x = 587,898,310,857.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,898,310,857.52/884,208.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,886.17

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