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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,395.52, 1,225,982.16 and 480,497.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,395.52, 1,225,982.16 and 480,497.80 is: 663,084.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,395.52 : 1,225,982.16 = 480,497.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,395.52/1,225,982.16 = 480,497.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,395.52x = 1,225,982.16 × 480,497.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,395.52x = 589,081,730,719.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,081,730,719.25/888,395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,084.99

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