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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,424.68, 1,226,055.06 and 486,016.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,424.68, 1,226,055.06 and 486,016.68 is: 670,718.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,424.68 : 1,226,055.06 = 486,016.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,424.68/1,226,055.06 = 486,016.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,424.68x = 1,226,055.06 × 486,016.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,424.68x = 595,883,209,758.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,883,209,758.40/888,424.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,718.88

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