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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,353.24, 1,225,927.43 and 480,455.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,353.24, 1,225,927.43 and 480,455.06 is: 663,027.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,353.24 : 1,225,927.43 = 480,455.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,353.24/1,225,927.43 = 480,455.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,353.24x = 1,225,927.43 × 480,455.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,353.24x = 589,003,041,202.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,003,041,202.25/888,353.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,027.97

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