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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,466.80, 1,226,074.20 and 486,054

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,466.80, 1,226,074.20 and 486,054 is: 670,749.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,466.80 : 1,226,074.20 = 486,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,466.80/1,226,074.20 = 486,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,466.80x = 1,226,074.20 × 486,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,466.80x = 595,938,269,206.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,938,269,206.80/888,466.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,749.06

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