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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,128.82, 1,225,616.90 and 480,229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,128.82, 1,225,616.90 and 480,229.68 is: 662,716.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,128.82 : 1,225,616.90 = 480,229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,128.82/1,225,616.90 = 480,229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,128.82x = 1,225,616.90 × 480,229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,128.82x = 588,577,611,689.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,577,611,689.59/888,128.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,716.49

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