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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,497.52, 1,226,127.38 and 486,089.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,497.52, 1,226,127.38 and 486,089.52 is: 670,803.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,497.52 : 1,226,127.38 = 486,089.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,497.52/1,226,127.38 = 486,089.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,497.52x = 1,226,127.38 × 486,089.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,497.52x = 596,007,669,603.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,007,669,603.06/888,497.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,803.98

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