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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,305.96, 1,225,858.67 and 480,408.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,305.96, 1,225,858.67 and 480,408.23 is: 662,961.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,305.96 : 1,225,858.67 = 480,408.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,305.96/1,225,858.67 = 480,408.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,305.96x = 1,225,858.67 × 480,408.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,305.96x = 588,912,593,884.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,912,593,884.85/888,305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,961.43

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