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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,364.61, 1,225,943.15 and 480,466.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,364.61, 1,225,943.15 and 480,466.48 is: 663,043.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,364.61 : 1,225,943.15 = 480,466.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,364.61/1,225,943.15 = 480,466.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,364.61x = 1,225,943.15 × 480,466.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,364.61x = 589,024,592,756.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,024,592,756.15/888,364.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,043.74

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