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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,480.17, 1,226,102.78 and 480,581.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,480.17, 1,226,102.78 and 480,581.84 is: 663,203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,480.17 : 1,226,102.78 = 480,581.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,480.17/1,226,102.78 = 480,581.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,480.17x = 1,226,102.78 × 480,581.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,480.17x = 589,242,723,911.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,242,723,911.00/888,480.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,203.01

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