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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,102.39, 1,225,582.17 and 480,204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,102.39, 1,225,582.17 and 480,204.12 is: 662,682.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,102.39 : 1,225,582.17 = 480,204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,102.39/1,225,582.17 = 480,204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,102.39x = 1,225,582.17 × 480,204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,102.39x = 588,529,610,227.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,529,610,227.71/888,102.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,682.16

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