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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,483.60, 1,226,102.81 and 480,584.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,483.60, 1,226,102.81 and 480,584.21 is: 663,203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,483.60 : 1,226,102.81 = 480,584.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,483.60/1,226,102.81 = 480,584.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,483.60x = 1,226,102.81 × 480,584.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,483.60x = 589,245,641,789.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,245,641,789.20/888,483.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,203.73

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