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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,403.68, 1,226,026.08 and 485,995.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,403.68, 1,226,026.08 and 485,995.68 is: 670,689.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,403.68 : 1,226,026.08 = 485,995.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,403.68/1,226,026.08 = 485,995.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,403.68x = 1,226,026.08 × 485,995.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,403.68x = 595,843,378,447.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,843,378,447.34/888,403.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,689.90

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