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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,265.15, 1,225,815.56 and 480,374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,265.15, 1,225,815.56 and 480,374.92 is: 662,922.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,265.15 : 1,225,815.56 = 480,374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,265.15/1,225,815.56 = 480,374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,265.15x = 1,225,815.56 × 480,374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,265.15x = 588,851,052,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,851,052,501.56/888,265.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,922.61

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