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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,601.42, 1,226,266.27 and 480,702.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,601.42, 1,226,266.27 and 480,702.29 is: 663,367.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,601.42 : 1,226,266.27 = 480,702.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,601.42/1,226,266.27 = 480,702.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,601.42x = 1,226,266.27 × 480,702.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,601.42x = 589,469,004,138.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,469,004,138.76/888,601.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,367.17

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