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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,601.24, 1,226,263.62 and 486,193.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,601.24, 1,226,263.62 and 486,193.24 is: 670,943.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,601.24 : 1,226,263.62 = 486,193.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,601.24/1,226,263.62 = 486,193.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,601.24x = 1,226,263.62 × 486,193.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,601.24x = 596,201,082,501.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,201,082,501.93/888,601.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,943.34

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