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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,466.50, 1,226,101.53 and 486,067.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,466.50, 1,226,101.53 and 486,067.14 is: 670,782.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,466.50 : 1,226,101.53 = 486,067.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,466.50/1,226,101.53 = 486,067.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,466.50x = 1,226,101.53 × 486,067.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,466.50x = 595,967,664,036.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,967,664,036.72/888,466.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,782.37

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