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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,366.69, 1,225,945.98 and 480,468.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,366.69, 1,225,945.98 and 480,468.56 is: 663,046.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,366.69 : 1,225,945.98 = 480,468.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,366.69/1,225,945.98 = 480,468.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,366.69x = 1,225,945.98 × 480,468.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,366.69x = 589,028,494,719.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,028,494,719.83/888,366.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,046.58

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