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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,624.38, 1,226,298.95 and 480,726.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,624.38, 1,226,298.95 and 480,726.10 is: 663,400.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,624.38 : 1,226,298.95 = 480,726.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,624.38/1,226,298.95 = 480,726.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,624.38x = 1,226,298.95 × 480,726.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,624.38x = 589,513,911,667.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,513,911,667.60/888,624.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,400.56

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