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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,511.54, 1,226,174.07 and 486,103.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,511.54, 1,226,174.07 and 486,103.54 is: 670,838.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,511.54 : 1,226,174.07 = 486,103.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,511.54/1,226,174.07 = 486,103.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,511.54x = 1,226,174.07 × 486,103.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,511.54x = 596,047,556,083.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,047,556,083.21/888,511.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,838.28

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