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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,601.48, 1,226,266.34 and 480,702.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,601.48, 1,226,266.34 and 480,702.30 is: 663,367.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,601.48 : 1,226,266.34 = 480,702.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,601.48/1,226,266.34 = 480,702.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,601.48x = 1,226,266.34 × 480,702.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,601.48x = 589,469,050,050.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,469,050,050.58/888,601.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,367.17

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