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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,606.54, 1,226,273.31 and 480,707.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,606.54, 1,226,273.31 and 480,707.46 is: 663,374.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,606.54 : 1,226,273.31 = 480,707.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,606.54/1,226,273.31 = 480,707.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,606.54x = 1,226,273.31 × 480,707.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,606.54x = 589,478,728,115.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,478,728,115.89/888,606.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,374.28

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