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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,595.52, 1,226,262.17 and 480,697.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,595.52, 1,226,262.17 and 480,697.27 is: 663,362.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,595.52 : 1,226,262.17 = 480,697.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,595.52/1,226,262.17 = 480,697.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,595.52x = 1,226,262.17 × 480,697.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,595.52x = 589,460,875,559.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,460,875,559.36/888,595.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,362.42

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