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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,479.17, 1,226,101.40 and 480,580.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,479.17, 1,226,101.40 and 480,580.83 is: 663,201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,479.17 : 1,226,101.40 = 480,580.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,479.17/1,226,101.40 = 480,580.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,479.17x = 1,226,101.40 × 480,580.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,479.17x = 589,240,832,710.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,240,832,710.16/888,479.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,201.63

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