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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,274.20, 1,225,828.08 and 480,384.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,274.20, 1,225,828.08 and 480,384.01 is: 662,935.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,274.20 : 1,225,828.08 = 480,384.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,274.20/1,225,828.08 = 480,384.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,274.20x = 1,225,828.08 × 480,384.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,274.20x = 588,868,200,109.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,868,200,109.94/888,274.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,935.16

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