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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,264.77, 1,225,815.05 and 480,374.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,264.77, 1,225,815.05 and 480,374.54 is: 662,922.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,264.77 : 1,225,815.05 = 480,374.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,264.77/1,225,815.05 = 480,374.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,264.77x = 1,225,815.05 × 480,374.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,264.77x = 588,850,341,431.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,850,341,431.49/888,264.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,922.09

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