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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,267.78, 1,225,819.19 and 480,377.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,267.78, 1,225,819.19 and 480,377.55 is: 662,926.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,267.78 : 1,225,819.19 = 480,377.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,267.78/1,225,819.19 = 480,377.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,267.78x = 1,225,819.19 × 480,377.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,267.78x = 588,856,016,833.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,856,016,833.30/888,267.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,926.24

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