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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,427.62, 1,331,835.03 and 461,464.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,427.62, 1,331,835.03 and 461,464.38 is: 691,777.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,427.62 : 1,331,835.03 = 461,464.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,427.62/1,331,835.03 = 461,464.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,427.62x = 1,331,835.03 × 461,464.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,427.62x = 614,594,426,381.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,594,426,381.23/888,427.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,777.71

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