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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,151.27, 1,225,647.87 and 480,252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,151.27, 1,225,647.87 and 480,252.18 is: 662,747.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,151.27 : 1,225,647.87 = 480,252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,151.27/1,225,647.87 = 480,252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,151.27x = 1,225,647.87 × 480,252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,151.27x = 588,620,061,479.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,620,061,479.86/888,151.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,747.53

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