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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,457.44, 1,226,070 and 486,049.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,457.44, 1,226,070 and 486,049.44 is: 670,747.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,457.44 : 1,226,070 = 486,049.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,457.44/1,226,070 = 486,049.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,457.44x = 1,226,070 × 486,049.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,457.44x = 595,930,636,900.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,930,636,900.80/888,457.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,747.53

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