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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,472.25, 1,226,091.71 and 480,574.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,472.25, 1,226,091.71 and 480,574.07 is: 663,192.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,472.25 : 1,226,091.71 = 480,574.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,472.25/1,226,091.71 = 480,574.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,472.25x = 1,226,091.71 × 480,574.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,472.25x = 589,227,883,267.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,227,883,267.96/888,472.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,192.22

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