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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,345.98, 1,225,917.45 and 480,447.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,345.98, 1,225,917.45 and 480,447.82 is: 663,017.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,345.98 : 1,225,917.45 = 480,447.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,345.98/1,225,917.45 = 480,447.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,345.98x = 1,225,917.45 × 480,447.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,345.98x = 588,989,367,884.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,989,367,884.86/888,345.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,017.99

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